Healthcare Distributors Association
Program Manager, Logistics Operations
Healthcare Distributors Association, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
This role, specifically referred to as a Program Optimization Lead, is responsible for managing the OptiFreight Logistics program for a health system - focusing on supplier compliance, program utilization, training and educating shippers in an effort to maximize savings and efficiencies. This position will support a large health system and will require an onsite presence up to three days per week, as well as conducting site visits with customer departments and locations. Experience with inbound and outbound shipping, data analytics and project management are ideal qualifications for this role.
Location
Targeting candidates in Sacramento, CA or San Francisco, CA; hybrid model - candidate will be required to be onsite at customer location up to three days per week.
Accountabilities
Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to manage the OptiFreight Logistics program, driving program compliance, increasing package volume and generating savings for a large health system
Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting to and interacting with customers from the warehouse to the C‑Suite on a regular basis including facilitation of meetings.
Possess strong work ethic, self‑motivated and able to operate independently with limited direct supervision, while also comfortable working with a multi‑disciplinary team.
Capable of adapting to change and able to successfully perform in an evolving environment
Results oriented, ensuring we deliver on commitments while also working to continuously improve processes.
Strong project management skills for creating and leading implementation plans for projects and initiatives and on‑going administration of efficiency and savings.
Strong listening and problem‑solving skills and ability to develop plans to improve process efficiency.
Ability to learn and understand technical details and act as a subject matter expert for hospital transportation and supply chain.
Able to regularly be onsite up to three days per week for meetings, project support and engagement with customer stakeholders
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Ability to travel 10% of the time which includes regular regional travel to remote‑sites (day trips) and occasional overnight stay
5+ years of transportation, shipping or logistics experience preferred
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to all levels of an organization
Experience in Transportation, familiar with small parcel, large freight, carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL, Courier/Same Day, LTL and TL) preferred
Manage and report performance data to all levels within client organization
Data and analytics experience identifying and addressing cost‑savings and volume‑driving opportunities with a proven record of achieving goals
Proficient working within large amounts of data with Microsoft Excel and Access (PivotTables, Identify Trends, Estimate Savings, Basic Report Creation, Drill Down to Location/Department)
Experience in change management, project management, or Lean Six Sigma background preferred
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Works on complex projects of large scope
Completes work independently receives general guidance on new projects
May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range $84,400 - $132,440
Bonus eligible No
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
Work‑Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close 1 /21/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
San Francisco Metro Area
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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Location
Targeting candidates in Sacramento, CA or San Francisco, CA; hybrid model - candidate will be required to be onsite at customer location up to three days per week.
Accountabilities
Work collaboratively with internal and external teams to manage the OptiFreight Logistics program, driving program compliance, increasing package volume and generating savings for a large health system
Strong communication skills, comfortable presenting to and interacting with customers from the warehouse to the C‑Suite on a regular basis including facilitation of meetings.
Possess strong work ethic, self‑motivated and able to operate independently with limited direct supervision, while also comfortable working with a multi‑disciplinary team.
Capable of adapting to change and able to successfully perform in an evolving environment
Results oriented, ensuring we deliver on commitments while also working to continuously improve processes.
Strong project management skills for creating and leading implementation plans for projects and initiatives and on‑going administration of efficiency and savings.
Strong listening and problem‑solving skills and ability to develop plans to improve process efficiency.
Ability to learn and understand technical details and act as a subject matter expert for hospital transportation and supply chain.
Able to regularly be onsite up to three days per week for meetings, project support and engagement with customer stakeholders
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Ability to travel 10% of the time which includes regular regional travel to remote‑sites (day trips) and occasional overnight stay
5+ years of transportation, shipping or logistics experience preferred
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to all levels of an organization
Experience in Transportation, familiar with small parcel, large freight, carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL, Courier/Same Day, LTL and TL) preferred
Manage and report performance data to all levels within client organization
Data and analytics experience identifying and addressing cost‑savings and volume‑driving opportunities with a proven record of achieving goals
Proficient working within large amounts of data with Microsoft Excel and Access (PivotTables, Identify Trends, Estimate Savings, Basic Report Creation, Drill Down to Location/Department)
Experience in change management, project management, or Lean Six Sigma background preferred
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Works on complex projects of large scope
Completes work independently receives general guidance on new projects
May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Anticipated salary range $84,400 - $132,440
Bonus eligible No
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage
Work‑Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close 1 /21/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
San Francisco Metro Area
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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