Program Manager, Logistics Operations, OptiFreight

Cardinal Health; Philadelphia (TN); Presencial; USD 77.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Descripción de la vacante

Cardinal Health is seeking a Program Optimization Lead to transform data into business intelligence and optimize the field sales organization. You will coordinate across teams to implement efficient processes, manage contracts, and ensure compliance while driving cost savings and operational excellence.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and analytics skills, with on-site presence up to three days weekly in Philadelphia.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience (preferred).
• Travel up to 10% with regional day trips and occasional overnight stays.
• 5+ years of transportation, shipping or logistics experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills at all levels of an organization.
• Experience in Transportation, familiar with small parcel, large freight, carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL, Courier/Same Day, LTL and TL) preferred.
• Data and analytics experience identifying cost-savings and volume-driving opportunities with a proven record of achieving goals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access (PivotTables, identify trends, estimate savings).
• Experience in change management, project management, or Lean Six Sigma background preferred.
• Customer/Vendor credentialing is required (vaccinations may be required).

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to manage the OptiFreight Logistics program, ensuring compliance and delivering savings for a large health system.
• Present to customers from the warehouse to the C-Suite, including meeting facilitation.
• Operate independently with limited supervision while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Adapt to change and succeed in an evolving environment.
• Deliver on commitments while continuously improving processes.
• Lead implementation plans for projects and ongoing efficiency savings.
• Develop plans to improve process efficiency through listening and problem-solving.
• Learn and understand technical details and act as subject matter expert for hospital transportation and supply chain.
• Attend onsite up to three days per week for meetings and engagement with customer stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Data analytics

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

On-site leadership

Vendor credentialing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Access

Descripción del empleo

What a Program Optimization Lead contributes to Cardinal Health. Responsible for developing, quantifying and evaluating the transformation of internal and external information into business intelligence (includes: data acquisition, mining, analysis, data integrity management, metrics management and reporting) and, for identifying, creating and implementing processes that profitize, optimize and support the entire field sales organization (includes: customer contract implementation, contract compliance, strategic field sales resource deployment, on-boarding and basic training) to support the strategic objectives of the sales organization, drive operational excellence and maximize contract value.

Location Targeting candidates in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to manage the OptiFreight Logistics program, driving program compliance, increasing package volume and generating savings for a large health system
• Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting to and interacting with customers from the warehouse to the C-Suite on a regular basis including facilitation of meetings.
• Possess strong work ethic, self-motivated and able to operate independently with limited direct supervision, while also comfortable working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Capable of adapting to change and able to successfully perform in an evolving environment
• Results oriented, ensuring we deliver on commitments while also working to continuously improve processes.
• Strong project management skills for creating and leading implementation plans for projects and initiatives and on-going administration of efficiency and savings.
• Strong listening and problem-solving skills and ability to develop plans to improve process efficiency.
• Ability to learn and understand technical details and act as a subject matter expert for hospital transportation and supply chain.
• Able to regularly be onsite up to three days per week for meetings, project support and engagement with customer stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Ability to travel 10% of the time which includes regular regional travel to remote-sites (day trips) and occasional overnight stay
• 5+ years of transportation, shipping or logistics experience preferred
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to all levels of an organization
• Experience in Transportation, familiar with small parcel, large freight, carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL, Courier/Same Day, LTL and TL) preferred
• Manage and report performance data to all levels within client organization
• Data and analytics experience identifying and addressing cost-savings and volume-driving opportunities with a proven record of achieving goals
• Proficient working within large amounts of data with Microsoft Excel and Access (PivotTables, Identify Trends, Estimate Savings, Basic Report Creation, Drill Down to Location/Department)
• Experience in change management, project management, or Lean Six Sigma background preferred
• Customer/Vendor credentialing is required (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided if you are selected for an interview.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Completes work independently receives general guidance on new projects
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $76,700 - $120,340

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 12/28/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Philadelphia Metro Area

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.