Transportation Strategy & 3PL Optimization Lead

Cardinal Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 89,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

HSA

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a senior transportation leader to oversee a nationwide team, driving cost-saving initiatives and strategic optimization for inbound/outbound lanes. The role focuses on modeling, routing optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, Supply Chain Planning, Sales, and 3PL partners.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in transportation analytics and a strong background in data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau, with a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related field preferred.
• 8+ years in transportation analytics, network design, or data modeling preferred.
• 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 regression modeling and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of transportation executives that oversee day-to-day operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics capabilities and service optimization for 3PL customers.
• Optimize routing, location, and carrier strategies across the broader team.
• Design, implement, and maintain customer solutions delivering mutual value.
• Conduct cost-to-serve and fleet equipment analysis to guide decisions.
• Support Account Management on regular business calls to review strategies.
• Lead transportation cost modeling and support customer contract negotiations.
• Develop and operationalize new logistics capabilities through standardized processes.
• Build and maintain cross-enterprise relationships to inform decisions.
• Translate analytics outputs into clear insights for stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Statistical analysis

Regression modeling

Optimization techniques

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a senior transportation leader to oversee a nationwide team, driving cost-saving initiatives and strategic optimization for inbound/outbound lanes. The role focuses on modeling, routing optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, Supply Chain Planning, Sales, and 3PL partners.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in transportation analytics and a strong background in data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau, with a track record of