Senior Inbound Transportation & Consolidation Leader

Walgreens; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking an experienced Transportation Manager to lead the inbound transportation team and the consolidation network. You will protect cost and service across Walgreens inbound carrier network and guide our growing consolidation network, working with senior leadership and external carriers to ensure timely, full delivery.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong financial acumen, and the ability to drive improvements across transportation and consolidation initiatives, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher, with 4+ years in supply chain or business roles.
• Willing to travel up to 25% (in state and out of state).
• Experience influencing financial decisions in the workplace.
• Proven leadership experience across teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound transportation operations and 70,000 shipments annually with $100M+ carrier spend.
• Lead consolidation network strategy and inbound operations.
• Monitor on-time performance and financial KPIs.
• Collaborate with sourcing for carrier sourcing activities and contract decisions.
• Develop carrier scorecards and quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
• Oversee routing guide management within the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Drive process improvements and innovative approaches aligned with department strategy.
• Engage senior leadership and stakeholders to manage change and align priorities.
• Mentor team members through onboarding, training, and development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Financial decision-making

Transportation management

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Infios MercuryGate

TMS

Job description

Walgreens is seeking an experienced Transportation Manager to lead the inbound transportation team and the consolidation network. You will protect cost and service across Walgreens inbound carrier network and guide our growing consolidation network, working with senior leadership and external carriers to ensure timely, full delivery.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong financial acumen, and the ability to drive improvements across transportation and consolidation initiatives, with