Program Manager, Logistics Operations, OptiFreight

Cardinal Health; Philadelphia (TN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Program Optimization Lead to transform internal and external information into actionable intelligence and to optimize field sales processes.

The role focuses on driving operational excellence, contract optimization, and program deployment across the sales organization. The position requires 5+ years in transportation/logistics, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% with regional travel.
• 5+ years in transportation, shipping or logistics.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Experience with transportation, carriers (FedEx/UPS/DHL, etc.).
• Ability to report performance data to client organizations.
• Data and analytics experience identifying cost-savings opportunities.
• Experience with large data sets in Excel and Access.
• Lean Six Sigma or change management background preferred.
• Customer/vendor credentialing required (vaccinations).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to manage the OptiFreight Logistics program, drive program compliance, increase package volume and generate savings.
• Communicate with customers from the warehouse to the C-Suite and facilitate meetings.
• Operate independently with limited supervision while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Adapt to change and perform well in evolving environments.
• Deliver on commitments while pursuing continuous process improvement.
• Lead implementation plans for projects and ongoing efficiency/savings administration.
• Develop plans to improve process efficiency and cost savings.
• Learn technical details and act as subject matter expert for hospital transportation.
• Be onsite up to three days per week for meetings and engagement with stakeholders.

Skills

Transportation/logistics experience

Strong written/verbal/presentation

Data and analytics experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

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:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• 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

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

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.