Strategic Transportation Leader - 3PL & Network Optimization

Cardinal Health; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

HSA

FSAs

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a senior leader to drive transportation analytics and network design. You will mentor a team, optimize routing and carrier strategies, and collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Operations to deliver cost-effective logistics solutions.

The role requires deep expertise in domestic transportation, data modeling, and visualization tools, with travel up to 10%. Cardinal Health offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in transportation analytics, network design, or data modeling.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Strong foundational knowledge of domestic transportation modes, regulations, and warehousing operations.
• Excellent business writing and communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of transportation executives that oversees day-to-day operations.
• Identify and assess opportunities to improve logistics capabilities and service optimization for 3PL customers.
• Optimize routing, location, and carrier strategies, partnering across the broader transportation team.
• Design, implement, and maintain customer solutions that delivers mutual value.
• Conduct cost-to-serve and fleet equipment analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Support Account Management on regular business calls to review strategies and performance.
• Lead transportation cost modeling and support customer contract negotiations.
• Develop and operationalize new logistics capabilities through standardized processes and procedures.

Skills

Transportation analytics

Network design

Data modeling

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a senior leader to drive transportation analytics and network design. You will mentor a team, optimize routing and carrier strategies, and collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Operations to deliver cost-effective logistics solutions.

The role requires deep expertise in domestic transportation, data modeling, and visualization tools, with travel up to 10%. Cardinal Health offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.