At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 350+ facilities across the US and 22,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers—and their patients—are at the heart of what we do. Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates. Owens & Minor teammate benefits include: + Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day + 401(k), eligibility after one year of service + Employee stock purchase plan + Tuition reimbursement **Job Summary** The Director of Transportation Planning leads the strategic development and execution of transportation initiatives to enhance mobility, efficiency, and sustainability within the organization. This role oversees transportation studies, data analysis, budgeting, and stakeholder collaboration to optimize logistics operations. Key responsibilities include long-term planning, regulatory compliance, infrastructure project management, and system optimization to ensure seamless and cost-effective transportation solutions. **Core Responsibilities** + Lead a Transportation Planning Team responsible for proprietary product transport and third-party logistics execution. + Develop and implement a domestic freight strategy focused on delivery efficiency, quality, and compliance. + Establish an enterprise-wide centralized transportation planning team for common carriers, scaling across multiple ERP systems. + Drive financial success through cost optimization and operational excellence. + Expand and enhance 3PL transportation programs to support global transportation growth. + Develop a robust domestic visibility solution and KPI framework to improve carrier accountability and performance. + Foster strong partnerships with Manufacturing, Planning, Field Operations, and other teams to ensure secured shipment capacity. + Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning and Finance to integrate capacity forecasting into transportation planning. + Work closely with the International Transportation and Trade Compliance Team to ensure seamless international shipment handoffs. + Build a high-performance team culture aligned with Owens & Minor’s **Life Takes Care** and **IDEAL Values** . **Qualifications & Experience** + Bachelor’s degree required. + 5–10 years of experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management. + Strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial acumen. + Ability to travel up to 25%. \#LI-TR1 If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis. Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Owens & Minor (O&M) is a global healthcare company providing innovative products and solutions across the continuum of care. Our integrated technology, products, and services empower healthcare providers and manufacturers as they make a difference in the lives of patients every day. O&M is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and is comprised of 17,000+ global teammates. We operate within distribution, production, customer service, and sales facilities located across the Asia Pacific region, Europe, Latin America and North America. We are proud to service healthcare industry customers in 90 countries where we do business today. **Life at O&M** When you become an Owens & Minor teammate, you’re joining a diverse, vibrant organization with a focus on excellence and integrity. Guided by our shared values—Integrity, Development, Excellence, Accountability, Listening—O&M teammates strive to deliver superior service across the continuum of healthcare. O&M is committed to creating a growth-oriented culture that values each teammate’s perspective and contributions.