The Senior Consultant will ensure that our Cardinal Medical segment achieves both service level and contractual obligations for our commercial carriers. This role involves managing the contracts of carriers for both final and middle mile deliveries by partnering with internal and external business partners and ensuring contractual compliance. 

Responsibilities

Service Level Management:Partner with each site to ensure unadjusted on-time performance meets corporate goals.Proactively identify and resolve challenges and opportunities within the logistics process.Support customer implementation and disengagement processes.Collaborate with customer service escalation teams.Manage relationships with courier partners, ensuring timely completion of requests.Contractual Compliance:Manage contractual compliance to ensure delivery on budget commitments.Identify areas of opportunity such as mode consolidation and inefficient carriers.Manage relationships with the carrier base across all modes of transportation.Financial Management:Manage financial components of the logistics operation, including budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.Identify and implement cost savings opportunities.Ensure budget accountability and adherence to financial guidelines.Analyze financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement.Procurement StrategyDevelop RFP strategies to establish a strong performing carrier baseContinuously evaluate market dynamics to ensure cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction.Leverage RFP tools to streamline the procurement pricing function

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferredPreferred Certifications: APICS8+ years of experience in logistics and carrier management preferredDeep knowledge of transportation modes such as LTL, Truckload, Intermodal, courier, and parcel and contractual agreements.Experience with SQL, Alteryx, Tableau preferredExperience with bid tools such as Jaggaer and Bid Sense preferredExperience facilitating annual RFP’sStrong analytical skills to identify and address areas of opportunity.Excellent communication and relationship management skills.Ability to work independently with little direction as well as collaboratively as part of a team with both internal and external partners.Travel Expectations: 15%

Anticipated salary range: $86,400 - $123,400

Bonus eligible: Yes

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 programs

Application window anticipated to close: 8/4/25 *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.

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

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