Global Trade Operations Advisor

Cardinal Health; Illinois; 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

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Global Trade professional to design, implement, and execute policies for compliant international movement of products. You will manage import/export processes, broker relationships, and KPI-driven improvements across the supply chain in the US.

The role emphasizes documentation, regulatory awareness, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners to optimize cost and delivery. Cardinal Health values diverse experience and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience, preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with filing US Import and Export declarations, NRC and DEA regulated exports, imports of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, and shipments of radioactive hazardous material.
• Strong organizational skills, enabling successful balancing of multiple priorities at one time.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Fluent communication skills in English, other languages a bonus.
• Experience writing standard operating procedures.
• Experience implementing C-TPAT programs at a destination site level.

Responsibilities

• US Import/Export documentation, broker instructions, export filing and entry compliance.
• US Customs broker relationship building to facilitate tactical, daily imports.
• KPI management including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Working with destination sites and origin partners on CTPAT qualifications and processes.
• Working with AES Direct, Livingston’s Tradesphere, and other Trade Management Systems, to allow for a seamless EEI filing and/or customs clearance without additional delays and costs to the CAH organization.
• Document and communicate Import and export related job aids and requirements.
• Support critical projects and other teams within the CAH organization.
• Other projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Fluent English

SOP writing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

AES Direct

Livingston TradingSphere

Trade Management Systems

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Anticipated salary range: $67,500.00 - $96,300.00

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• 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: 09/21/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible

What Global Trade International Logistics & Operations contributes to Cardinal Health

Global Trade is responsible for the design, implementation and execution of policies, programs and platforms to enable compliant and efficient international movement of products and technologies.

Global Trade International Logistics & Operations is responsible for managing Global Trade execution focused on compliance, delivery excellence and cost optimization. This job family implements and executes Global Trade policies and serves as primary interface to internal business operations, as well as forwarders, and customs house brokers.

Responsibilities

• US Import/Export documentation, broker instructions, export filing and entry compliance
• US Customs broker relationship building to facilitate tactical, daily imports
• KPI management including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Working with destination sites and origin partners on CTPAT qualifications and processes
• Working with AES Direct, Livingston’s Tradesphere, and other Trade Management Systems, to allow for a seamless EEI filing and/or customs clearance without additional delays and costs to the CAH organization
• Document and communicate Import and export related job aids and requirements
• Support critical projects and other teams within the CAH organization
• Other projects as assigned

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Experience with filing US Import and Export declarations, NRC and DEA regulated exports, imports of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, and shipments of radioactive hazardous material
• Strong organizational skills, enabling successful balancing of multiple priorities at one time
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Fluent communication skills in English, other languages a bonus
• Experience writing standard operating procedures
• Experience implementing C-TPAT programs at a destination site level

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

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.