Consultant, Transportation (LTL/Truckload)

Cardinal Health

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 a hybrid role based in Dublin, Ohio with expectations for regular travel to Groveport, Ohio and occasional travel to Indianapolis, Indiana.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with logistics/transportation operations, preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Proficient in Microsoft office
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working with parcel, LTL, and truckload modes preferred
Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
Works on complex projects of large scope
Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

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.