Program Manager, Logistics Operations, OptiFreight
Cardinal Health
Philadelphia, PA · Posted November 9, 2026
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About the job
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, What a Program Optimization Lead contributes to Cardinal Health Responsible for developing, quantifying and evaluating the transformation of internal and external information into business intelligence (includes: data acquisition, mining, analysis, data integrity management, metrics management and reporting) and, for identifying, creating and implementing processes that profitize, optimize and support the entire field sales organization (includes: customer contract implementation, contract compliance, strategic field sales resource deployment, on-boarding and basic training) to support the strategic objectives of the sales organization, drive operational excellence and maximize contract value. Location Targeting candidates in Philadelphia, PA. Responsibilities 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 Customer/Vendor credentialing is required (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided if you are selected for an interview. 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: $76,700 - $120,340 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: 12/28/2026 *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. Philadelphia 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. 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.