Project Manager - Freight & Distribution

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

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.

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…