Sr Consultant, Operational Excellence - Distribution

Cardinal Health•Channahon, IL

7d•$119,500 - $170,700

About The Position

Operational Excellence is responsible for identifying and executing performance improvement opportunities, enabling successful transformations across the enterprise, applying contemporary process improvement techniques, and building people capabilities. The Sr Consultant, Operational Excellence - Distribution identifies and prioritizes continuous improvement opportunities within the distribution network, leads cross-functional teams in developing and implementing solutions, and supports the overall OPEX strategy. The role applies Lean and Six Sigma methods, measures outcomes through KPIs, and works with stakeholders to make improvements sustainable and aligned with business objectives. Travel expectations are up to 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar is preferred.
8+ years of experience in Operations, OPEX, or Data Analytics is preferred.
Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
PMP certification.
Experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI/Tableau, Lucid, and SQL.
Experience with statistical software.

Responsibilities

Identify and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities within the distribution network through data analysis, process observation, and organizational support.
Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions to identified opportunities.
Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to analyze current processes, identify root causes of inefficiencies, and develop process improvements.
Develop and maintain project plans, track progress, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
Provide training and coaching to employees on Lean and Six Sigma principles and tools.
Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and emerging technologies related to distribution and logistics.
Support the development and implementation of the overall OPEX strategy for the distribution network.
Work with stakeholders to ensure implemented solutions are sustainable and aligned with business objectives.
Develop standard work instructions and process documentation to support implemented solutions.