Transportation Outbound Strategy Manager (Appian)

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary The Transportation Outbound Strategy Manager is responsible for developing and governing enterprise outbound transportation strategies that improve service, on-time delivery, transportation cost, network capacity, driver utilization, and trailer utilization across the CVS Health distribution network. The role partners with Transportation, Distribution Center Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory Management, and Store Operations to identify and implement strategic initiatives that enhance network performance and support enterprise objectives. The manager serves as a subject matter expert in transportation optimization, routing strategy, transportation technology, and operational design while leading cross-functional efforts focused on continuous improvement and long-term network efficiency. The role leverages enterprise tools, including Trimble Appian and A.I. tools to enable scalable workflows, improve visibility, and drive consistent execution across the network.

This role does not manage people but is required to establish and develop relationships, processes and partnerships. Role manages multiple projects and influences leaders, managers, and key stakeholders (internal & external). Role manages tight deadlines and production demands. Role is a key liaison across the business and Supply Chain.

Required Qualifications 5+ years of Transportation systems or systems and process background is required. Appian experience strong preferred.

5+ Years of broad transportation & supply chain knowledge. Role needs to drive shared sense of urgency and detail orientation across systems, people, and processes.

Preferred Qualifications: Appian experience strong preferred. Strong communication skills (verbal/written) is essential. Ability to frame and drive shared goals. Ability to multi-task numerous objectives at one time. Ability to think and operate independently and with high level stakeholders. Innovative and creative thinking to drive solutions for continuous process improvement in system and process demands. Role must compliment TMS system or other SC&L or enterprise initiatives while driving consistent improvements YoY.

• Experience with Trimble “Appian”, Omnitracs, Manhattan, Descartes, Blue Yonder, or similar routing technologies.
• Knowledge of trailer cube optimization, load planning, network optimization, and transportation analytics
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience

Education: High School degree, AS Degree preferred.

Anticipated Weekly Hours 40

Time Type Full time

Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is:

$60,300.00 - $132,600.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/30/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.