This role, specifically referred to as a Program Optimization Lead, is responsible for managing the OptiFreight Logistics program for up to two health systems - focusing on supplier compliance, program utilization, training and educating shippers in an effort to maximize savings and efficiencies. This position will provide dedicated and onsite support to a large health system. Experience with inbound and outbound shipping, data analytics and project management are ideal qualifications for this role.

Location: San Francisco, CA

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 senior supply chain leadership 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 on-site if centrally located to customer or ability to travel to customers during project planning, implementation and on-going management.

• Possess strong emotional intelligence with a real sense of cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Ability to travel 20% of the time
• 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.