Program Optimization Lead — Logistics & Field Sales

Cardinal Health, Inc.; 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

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.