Remote Network Design Transportation Strategist

Cardinal Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 88,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Senior Transportation Network Designer to join the US nationwide field operations. You will lead cost modeling, routing optimization, and fleet analysis to drive savings and service improvements across the network.

Collaborating with Legal, Finance, Supply Planning, Sales, and carriers, you will manage projects from scoping to implementation, delivering measurable results and better outcomes for customers and the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or data modeling.
• Expertise with Network Optimization and Analytics tools (e.g., Descartes WinRoute, Alteryx, Llamasoft/Coupa Supply Chain Guru, JDA/Blue Yonder).
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills, including statistics, regression, and optimization.
• Excellent business writing and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Travel Expectations: 10%.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess opportunities to improve logistics capabilities and service optimization across the Cardinal Health network.
• Optimize routing and location strategies using advanced modeling software.
• Design, implement, and maintain routing solutions that drive measurable cost savings.
• Conduct cost-to-serve and fleet equipment analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Apply statistical analysis, regression modeling, and optimization techniques to enhance supply chain processes.
• Lead transportation cost modeling and support customer contract negotiations.
• Develop and operationalize new logistics capabilities through standardized processes and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the enterprise to inform decisions and gather feedback.

Skills

Network optimization

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Cost modeling

Data analysis

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / Logistics / IE

Tools

Descartes WinRoute

Alteryx

Llamasoft / Coupa SC Guru

JDA / Blue Yonder

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Senior Transportation Network Designer to join the US nationwide field operations. You will lead cost modeling, routing optimization, and fleet analysis to drive savings and service improvements across the network.

Collaborating with Legal, Finance, Supply Planning, Sales, and carriers, you will manage projects from scoping to implementation, delivering measurable results and better outcomes for customers and the organization.