Strategic Transportation Network Design Lead

Cardinal Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO

HSA

401k

MyFlexPay

FSAs

Disability

Work-Life resources

Parental leave

Healthy lifestyle

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an experienced Transportation Network Design professional to join our US operations. You will lead cross-functional projects that optimize logistics, model transportation costs, and drive fleet and routing strategies to improve speed, reliability and cost.

The role collaborates with Legal, Finance, Supply Planning, Sales, Data Analytics, and carriers to challenge constraints and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in transportation, logistics or data modeling.
• Expertise with Network Optimization and Analytics tools (e.g., Descartes WinRoute, Alteryx, Llamasoft/Coupa SC Guru, JDA/Blue Yonder).
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills including statistics and optimization.
• Excellent business writing and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Travel expectations: 10%.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve logistics capabilities and service optimization.
• Optimize routing and location strategies using advanced modeling software.
• Design, implement, and maintain routing solutions to drive measurable cost savings.
• Conduct cost-to-serve and fleet equipment analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Apply statistical analysis, regression modeling, and optimization techniques to enhance processes.
• Lead transportation cost modeling and support customer contract negotiations.
• Develop and operationalize new logistics capabilities through standardized processes.
• Build and maintain relationships across the enterprise to inform decisions and gather feedback.

Skills

Network optimization

Analytics tools

Statistical analysis

Regression modeling

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Industrial Eng

Tools

Descartes WinRoute

Alteryx

Llamasoft/Coupa SC Guru

JDA/Blue Yonder

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking an experienced Transportation Network Design professional to join our US operations. You will lead cross-functional projects that optimize logistics, model transportation costs, and drive fleet and routing strategies to improve speed, reliability and cost.

The role collaborates with Legal, Finance, Supply Planning, Sales, Data Analytics, and carriers to challenge constraints and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and customer satisfaction.