The Opportunity
This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels.
The Freight & Distribution Program Manager role sits at the intersection of logistics, warehousing, trade compliance and supply planning. The position is responsible for driving network performance, optimizing costs, delivering service excellence, and advancing strategic logistics initiatives.
The Program Manager is responsible for leading strategic logistics programs across transportation, warehousing, distribution, and freight operations. This role drives end-to-end supply chain performance by managing cross-functional initiatives that improve service levels, reduce costs, enhance network efficiency, and support business growth. The Program Manager collaborates with internal stakeholders, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), carriers, distribution centers, procurement, customer service, and operations teams to ensure the effective execution of freight and distribution strategies.
This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA.
What You'll Do
Program & Project Management
Lead complex freight and distribution programs from concept through execution and sustainment.
Develop project charters, project plans, milestones, risk assessments, and executive updates.
Manage cross-functional teams to deliver logistics initiatives on schedule and within budget.
Establish governance processes and performance metrics for ongoing program success.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across transportation and distribution operations.
Lead business continuity and contingency planning efforts related to logistics operations.
Process Improvement
Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, productivity, and service levels.
Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and optimize workflows.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for operational issues.
Financial & Performance Management
Develop business cases and ROI analyses for freight and distribution investments and improvement projects.
Track cost-saving initiatives.
Analyze operational data to identify trends, risks, and performance gaps.
Present program results and recommendations to senior leadership.
Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary liaison between supply chain, operations, procurement, commercial, quality, finance, and external logistics partners.
Facilitate alignment among stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives.
Lead executive reviews and communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, trade requirements, quality standards, and company policies.
Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Support corrective and preventive action plans related to logistics and distribution performance.
Experience You'll Bring
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, transportation, distribution, or program management. // years experience in material,shipping. supervisory and investment recovery preferred
Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Biologics
Five years Logistics experience; Three years systems interface; High Proficiency in use/operation of ERP systems; experience with PC applications, specifically word processing and Excel spreadsheets.
Strong knowledge of freight operations, transportation management, distribution networks, and warehouse operations.
Experience managing external carriers, freight providers, and 3PL partners.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.
Preferred
MBA or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations Management.
PMP, Lean Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD certification.
Experience in highly regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or manufacturing.
Experience leading global logistics and distribution programs.
Knowledge of trade compliance, customs regulations, and international transportation.
Key Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Supply Chain Management
Transportation & Freight Operations
Distribution Network Optimization
Financial Acumen
Continuous Improvement
Risk Management
Data Analytics
Executive Communication
Change Management
Influencing Without Authority
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Divisional Information
Medical Devices
General Medical Devices
Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.
CRM
As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
Diabetes
We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
Vascular
Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.
Neuromodulation
Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.
Structural Heart
Structural Heart Business Mission: why we exist
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.
EP
In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
HF
In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
Diagnostics
We’re empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott’s diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.
Abbott Molecular is a leader in molecular diagnostics and the analysis of DNA, RNA, and proteins at the molecular level.
Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key heath and therapeutic areas, including infections disease, cardiometabolic, informatics and toxicology.
Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals, laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests, instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.
Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.
Nutrition
Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives
- The base pay for this position is
- $100,000.00 – $200,000.00
- In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY
Supply Chain
DIVISION
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION
United States > Alameda : 1360-1380 South Loop Road
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
WORK SHIFT
Standard
TRAVEL
Yes, 10 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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