Job Summary

Responsible for successful implementations and continuous improvement of the Mercury Gate TMS solution. This role will be the super user and process expert for the MG TMS for their specific region and cluster of sites. This person will specialize in the current and potential capabilities of the TMS and aligning those capabilities with business needs. This position will work closely with regional and local transportation teams to reduce the cost of transportation. Responsible for enabling regional users and local teams to best utilize and optimize the Transportation Management System to deliver best-in-class results including increasing backhaul revenue while reducing operating costs.

Job ResponsibilitiesHas overall knowledge of the end-to-end process knowledge. Responsible for learning and testing the Mercury Gate TMS system including design validation and complete solution testing activities.Coordinates and Develops all End User Trainers and go-to resources for end users during Go Live. Responsible as system admin lead and owns solution support for the region.Ensures the development of innovative approaches, processes, and solutions that support department strategies. Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Erroneous decisions will result in critical delays in schedules and/or unit operations and may jeopardize overall business activities.Interacts regularly with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas and or stakeholders.Requires the ability to adapt to change, or gain acceptance from others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship.Creates and fosters a collaborative environment within the Transportation Team, focused on engagement, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.Owns measurement of all Key-Performance Indicators and works to highlight site-specific opportunities and leads course-correction activities for improvementChampions company initiatives, connecting efforts to company vision and purpose and driving increased engagement.Monitors industry trends, best practices, and regulatory issues as they relate to Transportation and shares learnings, as appropriate, with direct reports and peers.Develops and mentors through on-boarding, open communication, training, and development opportunities
About Walgreens and WBA:

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170 year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high quality products and services in communities nationwide.
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans".