Transportation Consultant - 3PL Operations

Job Summary

The Transportation Consultant will support productivity initiatives to optimize 3PL logistics operations and identify transportation efficiencies across the Cardinal Health network. The role involves daily service and financial performance management, customer support, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Service Management:
  • Act as account liaison and point of contact for all logistics related matters, providing guidance and support to ensure operational excellence and strategic alignment.
  • Manage daily logistics operations, including departure and delivery to customers.
  • Proactively identify and resolve challenges and opportunities within the logistics process.
  • Support customer implementation and disengagement processes.
  • Collaborate with customer service escalation teams.
  • Manage relationships with transportation partners, ensuring timely completion of requests.
• Financial Management:
  • Manage financial components of the logistics operation, including budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
  • Identify, track, and implement cost savings opportunities.
  • Ensure budget accountability and adherence to financial guidelines.
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Process Improvement:
  • Lead the development and implementation of process enhancements to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of logistics operations.
  • Conduct ongoing evaluations of logistics workflows to identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved customer satisfaction.
  • Establish and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and standardization across all logistics functions.
  • Create and maintain formal documentation to track and present agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a weekly/monthly basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration preferred
• 4+ years of experience preferred
• Experience with Tableau is desired
• Proven ability to manage financial components of a business operation
• An analytical mindset: Ability to analyze complex data, identify business problems, and design effective solutions is crucial
• Problem-solving and adaptability: Ability to address unique client challenges and adapt strategies in real-time is essential for success
• Travel Expectations: 10-15%

Pay and Benefits

Anticipated salary range: $67,500 - $96,300
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off plan, health savings account (HSA), 401k savings plan, access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), short- and long-term disability coverage, work-life resources, paid parental leave, and healthy lifestyle programs.

Application Information

The application window is anticipated to close: 7/4/26
If interested in the opportunity, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.