Advisor, Third Party Returns/Reverse Logistics

Cardinal Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Global Process Owner/Advisor for Third Party Returns and Reverse Logistics to serve as the day-to-day liaison among returns processors and multiple internal teams, driving standardized processes and continual improvement across the organization.

The role emphasizes contract compliance, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration in a high-volume logistics environment, with travel typically 10-15% and a focus on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 4-8+ years of pharmaceutical logistics/operations experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume logistics with emphasis on customer focus and operational excellence; reverse logistics a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide returns subject matter expertise across all programs (pre-funded, pass thru and DC).
• Monitor contractual compliance between Cardinal Health and third party returns processors.
• Streamline business flow with third parties and internal teams.
• Identify and implement improvements across people, process, and technology while maintaining quality standards.
• Support improvement of KPIs of the reverse logistics function and review monthly cost/volume summaries with leadership.
• Participate in calls with third party processors and QBRs.
• Identify and train sales on best practices related to the third party returns program.

Skills

Experience in pharmaceutical logistics

Analytical and problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness 10-15%

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Manhattan

SAP

Job description

What Global Process Owner Contributes To Cardinal Health

Transformation enables the organization to drive complex and transformational programs through disciplined project/program management and change management strategies.

Global Process Owners are responsible for standardizing process and policies as well as continuous improvement initiatives across functional silos, and geographic and business unit boundaries for end-to-end process. This job family analyzes service delivery metrics to identify opportunities for improvement, manage outcomes (financial, quality, risk and compliance) for all process design and implementation changes. Global Process Owners identify, prioritize and recommend technology and process-related investments to decision-making bodies to improve policy, procedures or process.

Job Summary

The Advisor, Third Party Returns/Reverse Logistics will be the day-to-day liaison between third party returns processors and Cardinal Health, which includes Operations, Sales, Finance, Sourcing, QRA, Legal, Commercial Enablement, and Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide returns subject matter expertise across all programs (pre-funded, pass thru and DC)
• Monitors contractual compliance between Cardinal Health and third party returns processors
• Streamlines business flow with third parties and internal teams
• Ability to identify and implement improvements across people, process, and technology. Ensuring the change is managed for internal and external resources and that processes continue to adhere to quality standards
• Supports improvement of key performance indicators (KPIs) of the reverse logistics function, compiling monthly summaries of all returns costs and volumes and reviews them with leadership to monitor financial health
• Participates in calls with third party processor and QBRs
• Identifies and trains sales on best practices related to our third party returns program such as preferred contractual language and program adherence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 4-8 + years of pharmaceutical logistics/operations industry experience, preferred
• Experience in high volume logistics with an emphasis on customer focus and operational excellence preferred; reverse logistics environment a plus
• Project management experience preferred, but not required
• Prior Lean Certification preferred (White Belt, Yellow Belt, Kaizen Leader Training)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills (Manhattan or SAP experience is a plus)
• Ability to work in dynamic, cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment while demonstrating strong work ethic and high degree of flexibility
• Ability to think strategically as well as execute on day-to-day activity with general guidance
• Effective interpersonal and negotiating skills, ability to influence others, conflict resolution and facilitation skills to successfully carry out responsibilities
• Strong communication skills
• Strong executive presence with ability to lead, message, and partner across and upwards
• Ability to travel 10-15%

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range:

$67,500 - $96,300

Bonus eligible:

No

Benefits:

• 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
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:

10/30/2026

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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.