What Transportation contributes to Cardinal Health
Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning.
Transportation is responsible for the movement of materials and products between suppliers, manufacturing, warehousing and the customer. Management of transportation assets and systems to gain greater service, cost efficiency and optimization of processes.
Location
This is an on-site position 5 days per week, based out of the Phoenix, AZ or Denver, CO Pharmaceutical Distribution Center
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
(Must be flexible to work off schedule hours including, weekends, holidays and after hours to support the business and customers. This role will support multiple Forwarding Distribution Centers (FDC's) and business units for Pharmaceutical Distribution: Phoenix, AZ and Denver, CO)
Responsibilities
Manage daily execution of final mile shipments from assigned forward distribution centers to our customers.Resolve problems concerning flow, carrier, fleet, and customer issues associated with delivery and logistics flow.Manage daily on-time performance including departure and delivery.Manage financial components for final mile deliveries including the assets utilization and shipment cube utilization.Support root cause identification/day-to-day execution, resolution of challenges/opportunities, customer implementation/disengagement.Deliver process improvements that drive efficiency and help to ensure budget accountability and savings opportunity identification.Provide tier 1 Logistic Service Provider support; Tier 1 is defined as day-to-day issue resolution which does not require a written performance plan, additional contract SOW development, or escalation within Cardinal Health or the Logistics Service Provider.Conduct field hub and driver audits to ensure compliance to our delivery standards.Coordinate daily and weekly carrier performance reviews.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred5+ years of experience with logistics/transportation operations preferredProficient in Microsoft officeExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExperience working with parcel, LTL, and truckload modes preferredAbility to travel up to 20%What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projectsMay contribute to the development of policies and proceduresWorks on complex projects of large scopeDevelops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problemsSolutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectivesCompletes work; independently receives general guidance on new projectsWork reviewed for purpose of meeting objectivesMay act as a mentor to less experienced colleaguesAnticipated salary range: $66,500 - $94,900
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close: 8/23/2025 *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.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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