At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do.

Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. 

Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day

• 401(k), eligibility after one year of service

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tuition reimbursement

The Mgr., Transportation Optimization will support the Domestic and International Logistics Teams across various Business Units in bringing the lowest landed cost from manufacturing through to the customer. This role will be proficient in project planning, data analysis, Final Mile, and route optimization.  They will have mastered day to day execution of transportation planning & management and will apply their expertise on driving complex cross-functional transportation efficiencies. This role sits within the Logistics Network Optimization team. Key interactions for this role will include Transportation & DC Operations.

Utilize transportation optimization software and tools to identify optimal cost and service routing Conduct end to end data analysis on transportation product flow from plant through to customer in a global logistics environment Tracks transportation optimization KPIs and metrics that provide baselines to current state, identifies areas for improvement, and demonstrates the attainment of optimization initiatives Supports global logistics footprint and transportation teams in obtainment of overall financial goals. Knowledge and expertise to be the final mile and middle mile routing expert providing routing & costs for new customers, customer moves, RFPS, and optimization programs Execute on logistics optimization projects including cost reduction and business improvement opportunities. Ensures proper execution of various projects related to change management opportunities along with other special projects as assigned.  

This role will be a key partner within our Logistics Network Optimization team and must possess exceptional people skills along with the ability to work well with others.   Must have strong attention to detail and be comfortable presenting transportation metrics and initiative status to our leadership partners.  

• Bachelor’s degree required (Logistics or Supply Chain Management concentration preferred).
• Minimum, (5) years of experience in transportation planning, required.
• Experience leading network transportation optimization analysis and initiatives, preferred.

• Experience using and/or implementing transportation modeling and routing system
• Excellent in-depth understanding of transportation and logistics including an expert level of knowledge about transportation (private fleet and 3rd party carrier)
• Proven leadership, problem-solving and decision-making ability coupled with strong management skills
• Ability to develop action plans and deliver to completion both through individual action and through directing the work of others
• Demonstrated success in working in a matrix environment and driving enterprise projects to completion while improving operational results
• Desire to work outside of boundaries, drive change and foster continuous improvement. 
• Ability to influence team members who are not within direct reporting lines 
• Competency with using computer systems, including logistics software, while learning and adapting to new software programs as required
• Flexibility in adjusting to changing circumstances and the ability to respond effectively to unexpected challenges within transportation 
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency, self-motivation, and ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines

• Travel up to 15%

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If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.