Transportation Manager – Network Design

Cardinal Health, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Employee wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a senior transportation analytics leader to drive network design and optimization across the Cardinal Health transportation team.

You will mentor a team, identify opportunities to improve logistics capabilities, and ensure routing solutions deliver measurable cost savings. The role requires expertise in modeling, statistical analysis, and collaboration with Legal, Finance, Supply Chain Planning, Sales, and 3PL partners to execute transportation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in transportation analytics, network design, or data modeling.
• Strong knowledge of domestic transportation modes and warehousing operations.
• Experience with Network Optimization and Analytics tools (Descartes WinRoute & Alteryx).
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Excellent business writing and communication skills for presenting data to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of transportation network design specialists.
• Identify and assess opportunities to improve logistics capabilities and service optimization.
• Optimize routing and location strategies using advanced modeling software.
• Design, implement, and maintain routing solutions for cost savings.
• Conduct cost-to-serve and fleet equipment analysis for strategic decisions.
• Apply statistical analysis, regression modeling, and optimization techniques to processes.
• Lead transportation cost modeling and support customer contract negotiations.
• Develop and operationalize new logistics capabilities through standardized processes.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Descartes WinRoute

Alteryx

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Summary

TheCardinal Health Transportationteam 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of transportation network design specialists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and analytical excellence.
• 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.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, Supply Chain Planning, Sales, and 3PL 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 network designs 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.

• Experience with Network Optimization and Analytics tools (Descartes WinRoute & Alteryx preferred)

• 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%

Salary and Bonus

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

Bonus eligible:Yes

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

Application window anticipated to close:10/8/26

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.

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.