Remote Transportation Operations Lead

Cardinal Health; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k

MyFlexPay (early wage access)

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Transportation Consultant to oversee day-to-day operations across a portfolio of facilities in a country-wide remote role. You’ll serve as the primary POC, coordinate with planners and 3PLs, and drive standardized processes to sustain delivery performance.

Leverage TMS and BI tools to monitor KPIs, troubleshoot disruptions, and implement continuous improvements while communicating across distribution centers, customer service, and external providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Preferred Certifications: PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
• 4+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management, with a focus on dedicated fleet operations, dispatch management, or carrier operations preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing operational processes, day-to-day transportation execution, and 3PL/carrier performance for regional or multi facility networks
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret operational data, review scorecards, and derive actionable insights from transportation trends
• Familiarity or proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) preferred
• Proven ability to coordinate and lead during time-sensitive operational disruptions, including weather contingencies and holiday operational planning
• Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional peers and external partners
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask in a dynamic, high-velocity logistics environment
• Travel Expectations: 10-15%

Responsibilities

• Operational Point of Contact & Issue Resolution: Serve as the primary operational Single Point of Contact (POC) for FDC transportation operations within an assigned portfolio of 1 to 5 facilities; promptly troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day transportation and delivery challenges to protect service levels and maintain network continuity.
• Carrier & Fleet Partner Collaboration: Foster an active, collaborative partnership with dedicated carrier operations management and 3PL partners to manage service delivery expectations, resolve localized exceptions, and verify carrier execution.
• Transportation Planner Alignment: Partner closely with Transportation Planners to reinforce standard operating procedures, align on route planning expectations, and ensure daily operational compliance across assigned facilities.
• Process Standardization & Governance: Drive and verify operational adherence to established protocols across assigned sites; oversee key logistics governance workflows, including standard operating procedure (SOP) maintenance and the ASO (After‑Sale Order) process.
• Business Disruption Management: Proactively anticipate, coordinate, and execute contingency plans for network‑impacting events, including severe weather, peak holiday volume shifts, and transportation system outages affecting assigned facilities.
• Operational Data Analytics & Dashboard Utilization: Utilize Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and business intelligence tools (such as Tableau and Power BI) to monitor facility‑specific operational health, track service KPIs, evaluate recurring failure modes, and provide data‑backed operational feedback to regional leadership.
• Continuous Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for operational streamlining and waste elimination within the assigned territory, partnering with engineering and leadership to implement standardized best practices and sustained corrective actions.
• Cross‑Functional Stakeholder Communication: Liaise between distribution center operations, customer service, planning, and external transportation providers to ensure transparent, consistent communication on delivery execution.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Travel 10-15%

Education

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

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

TMS

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Transportation Consultant to oversee day-to-day operations across a portfolio of facilities in a country-wide remote role. You’ll serve as the primary POC, coordinate with planners and 3PLs, and drive standardized processes to sustain delivery performance.

Leverage TMS and BI tools to monitor KPIs, troubleshoot disruptions, and implement continuous improvements while communicating across distribution centers, customer service, and external providers.