Sr. Consultant, Transportation (Nuclear)

Cardinal Health•Lewis Center, OH

7d•$89,000 - $127,200•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Consultant, Transportation – Parcel (Nuclear) serves as a key leader supporting transportation operations, customer onboarding, and strategic implementation initiatives across Cardinal Health’s pharmaceutical distribution network. The role leads complex cross-functional projects, supports seamless customer implementations, drives operational excellence, and partners with internal stakeholders, customers, and transportation providers. It combines project management, operational leadership, customer engagement, analytics, and continuous improvement to support transportation initiatives and maintain strong service and customer satisfaction. The position can be remote anywhere in the United States. Candidates based in Nashville, Tennessee, or Lewis Center, Ohio, are highly preferred, with an expectation to work in a Cardinal Health office one day per week. Travel within the United States may be up to 20%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is preferred.
Eight or more years of experience is preferred.
Experience in transportation, supply chain, logistics, operations, customer success, or project management is preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing complex cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders is preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret operational data and identify trends.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS), routing, and network operations.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to influence without direct authority.
Customer-focused mindset and strong relationship-building skills.
Ability to balance tactical execution with long-term operational improvement.
Comfort navigating ambiguity and leading multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and sound business judgment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting customer implementations or onboarding programs.
Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, transportation, or logistics operations.
Experience developing executive presentations, operational reporting, and process documentation.
Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, or other project management certifications.

Responsibilities

Oversee the relationship with parcel providers, including FedEx.
Monitor shipments in real time and intervene when needed to address issues that may impact patient care.
Manage account administration, including account creation and setup, invoice alignment, shipment access, and shipping profile creation.
Partner with Sales, Operations, Customer Success, and external transportation providers to support successful relationship performance.
Conduct quarterly business reviews covering metrics, projects, opportunities, and action plans.
Develop pricing models for current and potential customers.
Serve as project manager for transportation initiatives, including cost savings and service improvement projects.
Develop and maintain project plans, monitor milestones, identify risks, and drive issue resolution.
Coordinate activities across multiple locations and communicate with leadership and stakeholders.
Lead project status meetings and provide executive-ready updates on progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
Serve as a primary operational contact for Nuclear accounts and partner with customers and internal teams to resolve parcel-related issues.
Coordinate operational planning for holidays, weather events, and other network disruptions affecting customer deliveries.
Identify operational opportunities and process improvements to optimize service.
Develop, analyze, and communicate parcel performance metrics to support operational decisions.
Lead weekly business review meetings with FedEx and Nuclear stakeholders.
Monitor performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements for Cardinal Health and customers.
Produce recurring and ad hoc reports for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, translating data into actionable insights that improve customer experience and on-time performance.
Build partnerships across Nuclear, Customer Success, Transportation Engineering, Data Analytics, Sales, and external transportation partners.
Lead recurring operational meetings and facilitate communication between internal stakeholders and customers.
Prepare presentations, status updates, and leadership communications supporting transportation initiatives.
Drive collaboration across teams to support consistent execution and customer satisfaction.