Job Summary
Manages process and metrics for inbound transportation for all collect shipments. Participate in strategic planning, ensuring optimal cargo flow, management of third party logistics companies, and cross functional collaboration of inbound freight. Oversight of Transportation Management System (TMS) set up and functionality for routing freight. Establish and develop KPIs for carriers and suppliers in order to monitor on time performance of carriers and suppliers. Participate in logistics provider selection and adherence to our service level requirements. Work in conjunction with other key stakeholders to plan, forecast, and prepare inbound flow to meet Walgreens inbound requirements. Participates with procurement to conduct new and ongoing negotiations with suppliers to establish collect model which leads to most cost effective cost of goods. Execution of process improvements for inbound transportation through collaboration with other teams on Six Sigma LEAN events. Partner with inventory management on a continual basis to establish order optimization for collect suppliers to ensure the most cost effective transportation. Create best in class process for consolidation opportunities to ensure the most cost effective transportation. Manage and lead cost savings initiatives including the freight terms conversion project.
Job Responsibilities
- Works on moderately complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. May exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. Acts as a specialist in the field, uses professional concepts in developing resolution to moderately complex issues. Provides expertise and knowledge in a moderately complex area of specialization. Identifies and researches somewhat unique customer opportunities, issues, and requests.
- Establishes and maintains constructive working relationships and keeps stakeholders informed of progress or status , addressing the underlying needs of the stakeholders.
- Provides expertise and knowledge in a moderately complex area of specialization. Outlines specific objectives and processes that are focused on generating innovative solutions to business problems.
- Participates in functional and cross functional teams to meet objectives, improve processes, and improve stakeholder satisfaction.
- Creates networks involving coordination among groups.
- Outlines specific objectives and processes that are focused on generating innovative solutions to moderately complex business problems.
- May implement innovative processes or changes that support the goals of the department.
- May develop and submit ideas which support the achievement of innovative goals.
- May exhibit leadership on projects and/or processes.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans About Walgreens Boots AllianceWalgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is a global leader in retail pharmacy, impacting millions of lives every day through dispensing medicines, and providing accessible, high-quality care. With more than 170 years of trusted healthcare heritage and innovation in community pharmacy, the company is meeting customers’ and patients’ needs through its convenient retail locations, digital platforms and health and beauty products.Including equity method investments, WBA has a presence in more than 25 countries, employs more than 450,000 people and has more than 21,000 stores.WBA’s purpose is to help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives. The company is proud of its contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a sustainable marketplace. WBA is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business.WBA is included in FORTUNE’s 2021 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies*. This is the 28th consecutive year that WBA or its predecessor company, Walgreen Co., has been named to the list.More company information is available at . Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree and at least 2 years of experience in a supply chain or business role OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 4 years of experience in a supply chain or business role.
- Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using AVERAGE function, merging and centering cells, printing centered page and/or creating a pivot table).
- Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications• MBA/Master's Degree
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Logistics, or International Business
• APICS CSCP Certification
• MS Office skill level of at least intermediate Excel, and intermediate PowerPoint
• Experience with data manipulation with SQL and other software
• SAP Experience
• Transportation Management Software experience, including but not limited to JDA (Blue Yonder)
• Experience in Six Sigma LEAN principles
