Senior Transportation Consultant – Parcel Solutions (Remote)

Cardinal Health; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Senior Consultant, Transportation – Parcel (Nuclear) to lead cross-functional projects across the pharmaceutical distribution network. You will guide customer onboarding, analytics, and continuous improvement while partnering with internal teams and external providers.

You will manage complex initiatives, drive operational excellence, and deliver executive-ready updates, ensuring high service levels and strong customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or project management preferred.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
• Experience supporting customer implementations or onboarding programs preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, transportation, or logistics operations preferred.
• Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS), routing, and network operations.
• PM certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, PMP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee relationship with parcel providers (FedEx).
• Provide real time shipment monitoring and intervention impacting patient care.
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Customer Success, and external providers.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with action plans.
• Pricing modeling for current and future customers.
• Lead project management for transportation initiatives and cost savings.
• Develop and maintain project plans, monitor milestones, and identify risks.
• Coordinate activities across multiple locations with leadership.
• Lead status meetings and provide executive-ready updates.
• Serve as primary operational contact for Nuclear accounts.
• Coordinate planning for holidays and disruptions; optimize processes.
• Develop parcel metrics and support decision-making.
• Weekly reviews with FedEx and Nuclear stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Excel

PowerPoint

TMS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

FedEx systems

Project management tools

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Senior Consultant, Transportation – Parcel (Nuclear) to lead cross-functional projects across the pharmaceutical distribution network. You will guide customer onboarding, analytics, and continuous improvement while partnering with internal teams and external providers.

You will manage complex initiatives, drive operational excellence, and deliver executive-ready updates, ensuring high service levels and strong customer satisfaction.