Regional Transportation Operations Lead

Cardinal Health; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks a Transportation Consultant to oversee day-to-day stability and standardization of transportation operations across its distribution network. You will be the main POC for a portfolio of facilities, partnering with Transportation Planners, DC leadership, and 3PLs to maintain delivery performance and ensure SOP compliance.

You will analyze regional KPIs using TMS and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) to troubleshoot bottlenecks and coordinate real-time solutions during disruptions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred
• 4+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management
• Familiarity with data visualization/reporting tools (Tableau/Power BI) preferred
• Proven ability to coordinate during time-sensitive operational disruptions

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational POC for FDC transportation operations within 1–5 facilities
• Collaborate with carrier operations management and 3PL partners to manage service delivery and resolve issues
• Partner with Transportation Planners to reinforce SOPs and route planning expectations
• Drive governance and SOP maintenance across sites and oversee ASO processes
• Coordinate contingency plans for weather events, peak holiday volume, and system outages
• Utilize TMS and BI tools to monitor KPIs and provide data-backed feedback to regional leadership
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and waste elimination with leadership
• Liaise with distribution center ops, customer service, planning, and external providers for clear communication
• Travel 10-15%

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

PMP

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Job description

Cardinal Health seeks a Transportation Consultant to oversee day-to-day stability and standardization of transportation operations across its distribution network. You will be the main POC for a portfolio of facilities, partnering with Transportation Planners, DC leadership, and 3PLs to maintain delivery performance and ensure SOP compliance.

You will analyze regional KPIs using TMS and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) to troubleshoot bottlenecks and coordinate real-time solutions during disruptions