Consultant, Transportation

Cardinal Health; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Transportation professional to manage final mile shipments from forward distribution centers to customers in a 5‑day on-site role at the Swedesboro, NJ distribution center. The position requires flexibility for off-schedule hours, including weekends and holidays to support business needs.

Responsibilities include ensuring on-time departures and deliveries, resolving flow and carrier issues, and overseeing financial aspects of deliveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in logistics/transportation operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily execution of final mile shipments from assigned forward distribution centers to customers.
• Resolve problems concerning flow, carrier, fleet, and customer issues associated with delivery and logistics flow.
• Manage daily on-time performance including departure and delivery.
• Manage financial components for final mile deliveries including asset utilization and shipment cube utilization.
• Support root cause identification and day-to-day execution, resolution of challenges/opportunities, customer implementation.

Skills

Logistics experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Overview

What Transportation contributes to Cardinal Health Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning. Transportation is responsible for the movement of materials and products between suppliers, manufacturing, warehousing and the customer. Management of transportation assets and systems to gain greater service, cost efficiency and optimization of processes.

Location & Schedule

Location: 5 days on-site, based out of the Swedesboro, NJ Pharmaceutical Distribution Center Schedule: Must be flexible to work off schedule hours including, weekends, holidays and after hours to support the business and customers. This role will support the Forwarding Distribution Center (FDC) and business units for Pharmaceutical Distribution.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily execution of final mile shipments from assigned forward distribution centers to our customers.
• Resolve problems concerning flow, carrier, fleet, and customer issues associated with delivery and logistics flow.
• Manage daily on-time performance including departure and delivery.
• Manage financial components for final mile deliveries including the assets utilization and shipment cube utilization.
• Support root cause identification/day-to-day execution, resolution of challenges/opportunities, customer implementation/disengagement.
• Deliver process improvements that drive efficiency and help to ensure budget accountability and savings opportunity identification.
• Provide tier 1 Logistic Service Provider support; Tier 1 is defined as day-to-day issue resolution which does not require a written performance plan, additional contract SOW development, or escalation within Cardinal Health or the Logistics Service Provider.
• Conduct field hub and driver audits to ensure compliance to our delivery standards.
• Coordinate daily and weekly carrier performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 5+ years of experience with logistics/transportation operations, preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with parcel, LTL, and truckload modes, preferred

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.

Salary & Bonus

Anticipated salary range: $75,600 - $107,900. 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

Application window anticipated to close: 10/17/2026.

Equal Opportunity

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. To read and review this privacy notice click here.

About Cardinal Health

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future. View Cardinal Health on YouTube