Transportation Consultant - Network Design

Cardinal Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Wages access (myFlexPay)

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a senior transportation analytics leader to optimize the network, pricing, and service design. You will model routes, locations, and fleet implications to unlock measurable savings across the logistics footprint.

You will partner with Legal, Finance, Supply Planning, Sales, and Carriers to challenge constraints and deliver data-driven insights that improve speed, reliability, and customer satisfaction in a large, global network.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or data modeling.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in related field.
• Strong analytical and modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve logistics capabilities and service optimization across Cardinal Health network.
• Optimize routing and location strategies using advanced modeling software.
• Design, implement, and maintain routing solutions that 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 supply chain processes.
• Lead transportation cost modeling and support customer contract negotiations.
• Develop and operationalize new logistics capabilities through standardized processes and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the enterprise to inform decisions and gather feedback.

Skills

Network optimization

Data modeling

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/IE

Tools

Descartes WinRoute

Alteryx

Llamasoft/Coupa SC Guru

JDA/Blue Yonder

Job description

The Cardinal Health Transportation team delivers products and services that create a differentiated experience for customers while relentlessly improving speed, reliability, and cost through supply chain optimization. We enable growth through the effective and efficient movement of over 45 million shipments annually, supporting the flow of materials and products between suppliers, manufacturers, and customers. As part of the Network Design team, you will play a critical role in supporting new business opportunities and driving optimization initiatives. This includes transportation cost modeling, route and location optimization, cost-to-serve analysis, and fleet equipment strategy. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Supply Planning, Sales, Data Analytics, and transportation carriers to challenge network constraints and ensure alignment with business requirements. In this role, you will also lead cross-functional projects focused on strategic improvements across the logistics network, managing timelines, aligning stakeholders, developing actionable insights, and delivering measurable results that enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess opportunities to improve logistics capabilities and service optimization across the Cardinal Health network.
• Optimize routing and location strategies using advanced modeling software.
• Design, implement, and maintain routing solutions that 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 supply chain processes.
• Lead transportation cost modeling and support customer contract negotiations.
• Develop and operationalize new logistics capabilities through standardized processes and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the enterprise to inform decisions and gather feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 8+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or data modeling preferred
• Demonstrated expertise with Network Optimization and Analytics tools (e.g., Descartes WinRoute, Alteryx, Llamasoft/Coupa Supply Chain Guru, JDA/Blue Yonder, etc.).
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills, including proficiency in statistical analysis, regression modeling, and optimization techniques.
• Excellent business writing and communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• 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

Salary & Compensation

• Anticipated salary range: $87,700 - $112,770
• Bonus eligible: Yes
• Travel Expectations: 10%

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Application window anticipated to close: 9/14/26

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. 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/Affirmative Action 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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