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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Planning & Transportation Manager to lead and optimize our operational activities across various functional departments, distribution centers, and facilities. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient receiving, storing, and shipping of materials and finished goods, while maintaining accountability and security through robust inventory control practices. As a Planning & Transportation Manager, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing strategic procedures to enhance departmental objectives and ensure seamless operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the operational activities of multiple workgroups within the planning and transportation function.
• Analyze reports, records, and directives, and collaborate with managers and supervisors to gather essential data for planning activities.
• Ensure materials are received from appropriate vendors, delivered to inventory, and made available to meet production schedules.
• Supervise packaging specifications and timely shipping of finished goods.
• Evaluate current procedures and practices, developing and implementing improved methods to achieve departmental objectives.
• Provide work direction, resolve operational issues, and set deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Monitor and analyze costs, preparing budgets to ensure financial efficiency.
• Integrate activities and direction across multiple departments or districts within the same functional area.
• Assist in the development of goals, performance standards, and metrics for the group, function, department, or district.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining high standards for programs, products, and employee performance.
• Manage employees from various disciplines within a related function, typically within a defined geographic area or country.
• Make decisions impacting schedules and unit operations, with potential delays affecting overall business activities.
• Communicate organizational and functional strategies, translating them into achievable functional goals.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 12+ years of professional experience, with at least 4+ years in a management role.
• Proven track record in managing complex operational issues requiring a deep understanding of organizational objectives.
• Experience in integrating activities of multiple workgroups and disciplines to achieve results.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interact frequently with direct reports, customers, managers, and senior management.
• Excellent communication skills to convey organizational strategies and translate them into functional goals.
• Impact & Complexity:
• The role involves working on complex to highly complex issues where strategic planning and execution are critical.
• Decisions made in this role will directly impact schedules, unit operations, and medium-term organizational goals.
• In the context of Infusion/Medical businesses, decisions may significantly affect the well-being of multiple patients.

Join our team as a Planning & Transportation Manager and be part of a forward-thinking organization where your decisions and leadership will drive operational excellence and contribute to the overall success of our business.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson's full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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