Transportation Manager – 3PL Services

Cardinal Health; United States; 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

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health's Transportation team moves products and services to deliver speed, reliability, and cost efficiency across 45 million shipments annually, coordinating inbound and outbound lanes for distribution centers and designing 3PL solutions.

The role leads a cross‑functional team, performs cost‑to‑serve and fleet analysis, models transportation networks, supports contract negotiations, and translates analytics into clear guidance for executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (required/preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in transportation analytics, network design, or data modeling
• Strong knowledge of domestic transportation modes, regulations, and warehousing operations
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau
• Advanced quantitative and analytical skills, including proficiency in statistical analysis, regression modeling, and optimization techniques
• Excellent business writing and communication skills for presenting data to technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of transportation executives overseeing day-to-day operations
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics capabilities and service for 3PL customers
• Optimize routing, location, and carrier strategies across the transportation team
• Design, implement, and maintain customer solutions delivering mutual value
• Conduct cost-to-serve and fleet equipment analysis to guide strategic decisions
• Support Account Management on regular business calls reviewing strategies and performance
• Lead transportation cost modeling and support customer contract negotiations
• Develop and operationalize new logistics capabilities through standardized processes
• Collaborate with Legal, Finance, Supply Chain Planning, Sales, Systems, and carriers to align initiatives
• Translate complex analytics into actionable insights for stakeholders and leaders

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary 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. For suppliers, the transportation team coordinates both inbound and outbound lanes for Cardinal Health Distribution Centers. network. The 3PL Transportation team, plays a critical role in growing and managing third‑party logistics services. The team is instrumental for designing logistics solutions for customers and to go after new business, and to maintain service levels that represent a highly reliable, predictable transportation network. This includes transportation cost modeling, route and location optimization, cost‑to‑serve analysis, and fleet equipment strategy which are pivotal for go‑to‑market strategies and position Cardinal Health as a trusted 3PL partner. This role will lead a team which collaborates cross‑functionally with the 3PL Sales and Marketing teams, Account Management, Distribution, Systems, and Finance. Oversight of key cost savings initiatives further underscores the importance of the role, requiring direct stakeholder engagement, proactive issue resolution, and effective expectation management. This position serves as a strategic enabler of enterprise‑wide transformation and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of transportation executives that oversee day‑to‑day operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and people development.
• 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.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the enterprise to inform decisions and gather feedback.
• Collaborate extensively with cross‑functional teams including Legal, Finance, Supply Chain Planning, Sales, Systems, the 3PL team and carriers to ensure alignment and successful execution of transportation initiatives.
• Translate complex transportation analytics and network modeling outputs into clear, concise, and actionable insights for both technical and non‑technical audiences, influencing key stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Ensure that proposed customer solutions and optimization strategies are operationally feasible and align with real‑world transportation and warehousing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 8+ years of experience in transportation analytics, network design, or data modeling preferred
• Strong foundational knowledge of domestic transportation modes, regulations, and warehousing operations.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• 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.

Travel Expectations: 10%

Anticipated salary range: $89,000 - $139,920

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits

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: 10/18/26 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary 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.

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.

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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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