Program Manager, Logistics Operations

Program Optimization Lead

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.

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

Anticipated salary range : $84,400 - $132,440

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

Application window anticipated to close : 1 / 21 / 2026

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.

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.