Program Manager, Logistics Operations Job at Cardinal Health, San Francisco, CA

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  • Cardinal Health
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

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: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

  • 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.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

San Francisco Metro Area

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Remote work, Flexible hours, Night shift, 3 days per week,

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