Transportation Outbound Strategy Manager

CVS Health Corporation; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Wellness programme

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation is seeking a Transportation Outbound Strategy Manager to develop and govern enterprise transportation strategies across the CVS Health distribution network. You will partner with Transportation, DC Operations, and Supply Chain teams to drive improvements in on‑time delivery, network capacity, and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes transportation optimization, routing strategy, and technology integration using tools like Trimble Appian.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Transportation systems or systems and process background.
• 5+ Years of broad transportation & supply chain knowledge.
• Experience with routing technologies and transportation analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and govern enterprise outbound transportation strategies.
• Collaborate with Transportation, DC Operations, Planning, Inventory, and Store Ops.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve network performance and cost efficiency.

Skills

Transportation systems

Supply chain knowledge

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Routing technologies

Education

High School degree

AS Degree preferred

Tools

Trimble Appian

Omnitracs

Manhattan

Descartes

Blue Yonder

Job description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritise safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

The Transportation Outbound Strategy Manager is responsible for developing and governing enterprise outbound transportation strategies that improve service, on‑time delivery, transportation cost, network capacity, driver utilisation, and trailer utilisation across the CVS Health distribution network. The role partners with Transportation, Distribution Centre Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, and Store Operations to identify and implement strategic initiatives that enhance network performance and support enterprise objectives. The manager serves as a subject‑matter expert in transportation optimisation, routing strategy, transportation technology, and operational design while leading cross‑functional efforts focused on continuous improvement and long‑term network efficiency. The role leverages enterprise tools, including Trimble Appian and A.I. tools to enable scalable workflows, improve visibility, and drive consistent execution across the network. This role does not manage people but is required to establish and develop relationships, processes and partnerships. Role manages multiple projects and influences leaders, managers, and key stakeholders (internal & external). Role manages tight deadlines and production demands. Role is a key liaison across the business and Supply Chain.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of Transportation systems or systems and process background is required. 5+ Years of broad transportation & supply chain knowledge. Role needs to drive shared sense of urgency and detail orientation across systems, people, and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong communication skills (verbal/written) is essential. Ability to frame and drive shared goals. Ability to multi‑task numerous objectives at one time. Ability to think and operate independently and with high level stakeholders. Innovative and creative thinking to drive solutions for continuous process improvement in system and process demands. Role must compliment TMS system or other SC&L or enterprise initiatives while driving consistent improvements YoY.

• Experience with Trimble “Appian”, Omnitracs, Manhattan, Descartes, Blue Yonder, or similar routing technologies.
• Knowledge of trailer cube optimisation, load planning, network optimisation, and transportation analytics
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience

Education: High School degree, AS Degree preferred.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $66,330.00 - $145,860.00. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short‑term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Benefits

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programmes, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

Application Window

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/28/2026

Eligibility and Compliance

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Company Culture

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programmes, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self‑disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.