Sr Transportation Analyst – Freight Pay & Audit

Cardinal Health; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

MyFlexPay access

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Sr Transportation Analyst to optimize freight audit and payment processes across its Medical supply chain. The role focuses on improving financial accuracy, reducing spend, and collaborating with Transportation, Warehouse Operations, Systems Support, and Finance to sustain operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings Freight Audit experience, ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle), and strong Excel skills, with comfort interacting with carriers and internal teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in Freight Audit or Transportation/Logistics finance.
• Experience with SAP/Oracle ERP systems and freight audits.
• Intermediate Excel skills: VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables.
• Familiar with Salesforce.com or similar CRM.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine SOPs for freight auditing, queue management, and invoice aging.
• Ensure accurate freight audit and proper ledger coding; resolve complex billing issues.
• Produce KPI reports on audit and payment activity for month‑end close.
• Resolve carrier invoice disputes based on audit findings and contracts.
• Mentor team members on freight audit processes and system usage.
• Identify and implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead cost-saving projects and monitor financial KPIs.

Skills

Freight audit

Excel advanced

Salesforce

ERP experience

KPI reporting

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle

TMS platforms

Job description

US-Nationwide-FIELD

Full time

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sr Transportation Analyst to play a critical role in optimizing our transportation costs and ensuring financial accuracy across Cardinal Health’s extensive Medical supply chain. This position is central to managing and executing freight invoice audit and payment processes, leveraging both third‑party and in‑house systems. The Senior Analyst will not only ensure timely and accurate payments but also drive continuous improvement, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and collaborate extensively with cross‑functional teams including Transportation, Warehouse Operations, Systems Support, and Finance to maintain operational excellence and financial integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and continuously refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for freight auditing, queue management, and invoice aging resolution, ensuring best practices and operational efficiency.
• Ensure accurate freight audit is occurring in the systems and procedures are being followed to audit standards. Partner with and audit pay system owner or account manager for any logic or coding changes needed.
• Ensure accurate general ledger coding and cost allocation. Proactively investigate and resolve complex billing discrepancies, balance due issues, and potential duplicate payments, collaborating with carriers and internal teams as needed.
• Generate and analyze key performance indicator (KPI) reports on audit and payment activity, providing insights for process improvement and support month‑end close activities.
• Manage and resolve carrier invoice disputes, making informed decisions on approval or rejection based on audit findings and contractual terms and provide clear guidance on actions needed to resolve
• Serve as a primary point of contact for carriers, providing clear guidance and training on proper invoicing procedures to minimize errors.
• Proactively monitor and manage payment system queues, troubleshooting and resolving invoices in error status by collaborating with IT, Network Performance, Procurement, Transportation Operations, and Finance teams. Effectively manage cases within Salesforce.com.
• Mentor and train team members and new hires on freight audit and payment policies, procedures, and system functionalities, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.
• Actively identify opportunities for process, and system enhancements, proposing and implementing solutions to drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains.
• Lead and participate in cost savings initiatives and projects, contributing directly to financial goals and optimizing transportation spend.
• Monitor, and report on key operational and financial performance indicators (KPIs), providing actionable insights to ensure adherence to established goals and identify areas for strategic improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in inSupply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• 2+ years of experience in Freight Audit, Transportation and Logistics Finance, Accounts Payable, or similar role within a high-volume environment preferred
• Experience working in ERPs (SAP, Oracle), TMS platforms, or freight audit systems.
• Intermediate level Excel skills – V/X Lookups, Pivot Tables, etc.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.com or similar CRM/case management tools preferred.
• Travel Expectations: 10%

Anticipated hourly range : $27.40 per hour - $39.30 per hour

Bonus eligible : No

Benefits : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well‑being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close : 10/12/26

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.

We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care.

With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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