Senior Supply Chain Optimization Lead (Hybrid)

McKesson; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Supply Chain Optimization Manager to lead enterprise-scale initiatives that improve supply chain performance, enhance customer experience, and drive measurable business outcomes.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, identifying opportunities to optimize inventory, logistics, sourcing, fulfillment, and operational processes across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of supply chain, logistics, operations, procurement, inventory management, demand planning, transportation, or business process improvement.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional projects and enterprise initiatives.
• Experience using data and analytics to drive operational improvements and business decisions.
• Experience developing business cases, executive presentations, project plans, and implementation roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain operations including inventory, logistics, transportation, sourcing, or distribution.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive results without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic supply chain transformation and optimization initiatives across inventory management, logistics, sourcing, distribution, and operations.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities to improve service levels, efficiency, cost, and customer experience.
• Develop business cases, project plans, executive presentations, roadmaps, risk assessments, and implementation strategies.
• Lead complex cross-functional projects from concept through execution and benefit realization.
• Partner with business leaders to define requirements, align priorities, and drive successful outcomes.
• Analyze operational data, performance metrics, and market trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies to optimize processes and enhance capabilities.
• Drive organizational alignment, stakeholder engagement, and change management activities.
• Present recommendations, project status, risks, and impact to senior leadership.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on supply chain optimization and operational excellence.

Skills

7+ years experience in supply chain

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Influence without authority

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

McKesson is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Supply Chain Optimization Manager to lead enterprise-scale initiatives that improve supply chain performance, enhance customer experience, and drive measurable business outcomes.

This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, identifying opportunities to optimize inventory, logistics, sourcing, fulfillment, and operational processes across the supply chain.