Transportation Consultant - Middle Mile

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 : Riverside, CA, working on-site 3x / week.

• Manage daily execution of Middle mile shipments from assigned Manufacturing Plants and Cross Docks to forward distribution centers and our customers.
• Resolve problems concerning distribution, carrier, fleet, and customer issues associated with delivery and logistics flow.
• Manage daily on-time performance including departure and delivery.
• Manage financial components for middle mile deliveries including the assets utilization and shipment mode optimization.
• 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.
• Coordinate daily and weekly carrier performance reviews as well as support carrier RFPs as needed in partnership with the Network Performance and Procurement teams.
• Support the development and implementation of our enterprises products and systems.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including logistics service providers, carriers, customers, and customer teams to ensure alignment and collaboration in achieving enterprise logistics goals.
• Support cross functional teams in driving continuous improvement in Logistics Operations, including identifying areas for process improvement, cost reduction, and optimization of deliveries.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred
• 5+ years experience supporting the logistics / transportation industry preferred
• Experience partnering with Carriers and working through Carrier resolution strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 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

Anticipated salary range :   $73,300 – $104,700

Bonus eligible :   No

Benefits :  Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Application window anticipated to close :  09 / 09 / 2024

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.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.