Senior Parcel Transportation Consultant (Remote/Hybrid)

Cardinal Health; La Vergne (TN); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 127,000; 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

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in the United States is seeking a Senior Consultant, Transportation – Parcel to lead complex cross-functional projects within the pharmaceutical distribution network. You will oversee parcel providers, drive process improvements, and manage customer onboarding initiatives while partnering with internal teams and external partners to ensure on-time performance.

The role combines project management, analytics, and operational leadership, with a focus on delivering excellent service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 8+ years of experience, preferred
• Experience in transportation, supply chain, logistics, operations, customer success, or project management preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing complex cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data and identify trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools
• Experience supporting customer implementations or onboarding programs, preferred
• Experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, transportation, or logistics operations preferred
• Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS), routing, and network operations
• Experience developing executive presentations, operational reporting, and process documentation, preferred
• Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, or other project management certifications are a plus
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinker who can balance tactical execution with long-term operational improvement
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and leading multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and sound business judgment

Responsibilities

• Oversee relationship with parcel providers (FedEx)
• Project Management: Serve as project manager for transportation initiatives, including cost savings initiatives and service improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain project plans, monitor milestones, identify risks, and drive issue resolution to ensure successful execution.
• Coordinate activities across multiple locations while maintaining clear communication with leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead project status meetings and provide executive-ready updates on project progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Operational Success & Support: Serve as a primary operational contact for all Nuclear accounts.
• Partner with customers and internal teams to resolve parcel-related issues while maintaining high service levels.
• Coordinate operational planning for holidays, weather events, and other network disruptions impacting customer deliveries.
• Support continuous service optimization through proactive identification of operational opportunities and process improvements.
• Reporting & Analytics: Develop, analyze, and communicate parcel performance metrics to support operational decision-making.
• Weekly business review meetings with FedEx and Nuclear stakeholders.
• Monitor performance, identify trends, and recommend process improvements for Cardinal Health and customers.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc reports for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Translate operational data into actionable insights that improve customer experience and on-time performance.
• Communication & Cross-Functional Leadership: Build strong partnerships across Nuclear, Customer Success, Transportation Engineering, Data Analytics, Sales, and external transportation partners.
• Lead recurring operational meetings and facilitate communication between internal stakeholders and customers.
• Prepare presentations, status updates, and leadership communications supporting transportation initiatives.
• Drive collaboration across teams to ensure consistent execution and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Prioritization

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

Cardinal Health in the United States is seeking a Senior Consultant, Transportation – Parcel to lead complex cross-functional projects within the pharmaceutical distribution network. You will oversee parcel providers, drive process improvements, and manage customer onboarding initiatives while partnering with internal teams and external partners to ensure on-time performance.

The role combines project management, analytics, and operational leadership, with a focus on delivering excellent service