Sr. Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics

Abbott; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Diabetes Care Division in Alameda, California is seeking a Sr. Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics to lead strategic logistics programs across transportation, warehousing, distribution, and freight operations.

The role partners with Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and external providers to achieve excellence and support growth. Up to 20% travel, domestic and international, with focus on cost optimization, network design, and service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• 7+ years in supply chain, logistics, transportation, distribution, or program management.
• Minimum 1 year of people management.
• Strong knowledge of freight operations, distribution networks, and warehouse operations.
• Experience managing external carriers, freight providers, and 3PL partners.
• Experience with SAP, WMS, TMS and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop transportation strategies to optimize cost, service, and capacity.
• Lead domestic and international freight operations across multiple modes.
• Manage carrier sourcing, contracting, and performance management.
• Monitor freight spend and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Oversee warehouse and distribution activities for on-time fulfillment.
• Lead capacity planning, SLAs, and contingency planning.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Freight operations

SAP/TMS/WMS

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

WMS

TMS

Reporting tools

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to :

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position is an onsite opportunity within the Abbott Diabetes Care Division in Alameda, California. We are helping people with diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is committed to delivering innovative products, superior quality, and exceptional support to customers worldwide. Continuous glucose monitoring is transforming diabetes management, and our Procurement team plays a critical role in enabling innovation, supply continuity, and cost competitiveness across our portfolio.

The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics is responsible for leading strategic logistics programs across transportation, warehousing, distribution, and freight operations. The position partners closely with Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and external logistics providers to achieve operational excellence and deliver best‑in‑class customer service.

Up to 20% travel, domestic and international.

What You’ll Work On

Transportation & Freight Management

• Develop and implement transportation strategies that optimize cost, service, and capacity.
• Manage domestic and international freight operations across multiple modes, including truckload, LTL, parcel, ocean, and air freight.
• Lead carrier sourcing, selection, contracting, and performance management activities.
• Monitor freight spend and identify opportunities for cost reduction and network optimization.
• Ensure carrier compliance with safety, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Planning efforts related to logistics operations.

Distribution Operations

• Oversee warehouse and distribution activities to ensure on‑time and accurate order fulfillment.
• Drive inventory flow improvements across distribution centers and transportation networks.
• Establish and monitor service‑level agreements (SLAs) with internal stakeholders and third‑party logistics providers.
• Lead capacity planning and peak‑season readiness initiatives.
• Support business continuity and contingency planning.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop long‑term distribution network strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead transportation and warehouse optimization projects.
• Utilize analytics and modeling tools to improve network efficiency and customer service.
• Identify automation and digital transformation opportunities within logistics operations.
• Build and execute logistics roadmaps that support growth and operational scalability

Financial Management

• Manage freight and distribution budgets.
• Analyze transportation and warehousing costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Develop business cases and ROI analyses for logistics investments.
• Ensure budget adherence while maintaining service expectations.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop logistics, transportation, and distribution teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support talent development and succession planning efforts.
• Manage cross‑functional project teams and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, distribution, or program management.
• Minimum 1 year of people management
• Strong knowledge of freight operations, transportation management, distribution networks, and warehouse operations.
• Experience managing external carriers, freight providers, and 3PL partners.
• Experience with SAP, WMS, TMS and reporting tools.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations Management.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD certification.
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or manufacturing.
• Experience leading global logistics and distribution programs.
• Knowledge of trade compliance, customs regulations, and international transportation.

The base pay for this position is $148,700.00 – $297,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.