Transportation Analyst

128 Cardinal Health 105, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO

401k plan

HSA

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Transportation Analyst to support 3PL clients, warehouse operations, and CRM initiatives with transportation management, carrier relations, and data-driven decision making.

The role involves hybrid scheduling, with three days in the office and two days remote, and requires strong analytics and ERP experience to drive cost efficiency and service improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in SQL, data visualization tools (Tableau) and self-service analytics.
• Advanced PC skills: Excel, Access, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Analyses transportation costs, negotiates carrier rates, and determines service levels.
• Collaborates with carrier partners and leads quarterly business reviews.
• Prepares month-end inbound/outbound accruals and provides financial reporting to leadership.
• Manage transportation of products for 3PL clients.
• Analyze regional activities to identify solutions for profitability and growth.
• Work with regional leadership to optimize transportation systems, methods, and costs.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Elite Warehouse Management System

Excel

Access

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Elite Warehouse Management System

Job description

What Transportation Analytics contributes to Cardinal Health The Transportation Analyst is responsible for supporting 3pl clients, Warehouse Operations, Customer Operations, New Business Implementations, and the CRM team with all aspects of transportation. The Analyst is responsible for managing the relationship with Transportation Providers. The role supports internal processes including MKT Management, POD Process, Yard management for campus transfers and Retail Routing Guide management. Additionally, the analyst must be experienced in carrier selection, transportation rates, and routing. Responsibilities include responding to 3pl clients regarding transportation needs or concerns. Must be able to work with motor carriers to expedite shipments, address delivery, and OS&D issues. We are looking for an experienced Transportation Analyst who has a positive, collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. This position reports to Supervisor, Transportation Analyst.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Hybrid Schedule - Three days in office, two days at home

Responsibilities

• Analyzes transportation costs, negotiates carrier rates, determines service levels, and compiles carrier outbound and inbound summary reporting.
• Collaborates and leads quarterly business review process with carrier partners.
• Prepares month end inbound and outbound accruals relative to freight plan and provides financial reporting to leadership.
• Manage transportation of products for 3PL clients.
• Analyzes regional activities and interprets operation results to develop solutions to help drive profitability and growth.
• Works with regional leadership to provide guidance as necessary to optimize transportation systems, methods, procedures, and costs.
• Partners with our national customer care team to determine root causes of service level defects and work with the broader organization to provide customer focused transportation solutions.
• Maintains department KPI’s and measure for continuous improvements.
• Multi-task with phone calls, emails, and interoffice communication tools.

Warehouse Management

• Understanding of ERP systems and Rule creations
• Supporting warehouse operations through trouble shooting.
• Perform analysis on warehouse and client data.

Delivery Management System

• Facilitate 3pl Specialty Program through Delivery Management Module To include EPTN route and stop set ups and general upkeep
• Troubleshoot warehouse and driver issues as necessary in this module

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience, preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, people skills, and presentation skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Expert skills with Elite Warehouse Management System or compatible system.
• Advanced PC skills - Database: Access: Excel.
• Subject Matter expert in self-service analytics tool (SQL), data visualization tools, (Tableau).
• Customer Service experience preferred.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks.
• Works on projects of limited scope and complexity.
• Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems.
• Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions.
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments.

Compensation

Anticipated hourly range: $22.60 per hour - $32.50 per hourBonus 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

Application window anticipated to close: 11/25/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Company Overview

To read and review this privacy notice click here 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. View Cardinal Health on YouTube

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