Transportation Consultant

Transportation Manager

Join our dynamic team as we oversee materials handling and product distribution within a thriving distribution or manufacturing environment. Your expertise will drive the efficiency of warehousing and fulfillment processes, manage transportation logistics, and influence inventory management, as well as demand, supply, and manufacturing planning.

This role encompasses the critical movement of materials and products among suppliers, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and customers. You will be in charge of managing transportation assets and systems to achieve superior service, cost efficiency, and process optimization.

This position is based on-site 5 days a week at our Peabody, MA Pharmaceutical Distribution Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transportation operations for the Greensboro, NC distribution center and other eastern locations.
• Empower the operations team by providing training and supporting Corporate and Regional strategic initiatives during their implementation.
• Monitor and manage delivery metrics (including key performance indicators and monthly Profit and Loss Statement trends) and delivery costs on a monthly basis.
• Compile and submit regular and ad-hoc reports regarding delivery metrics.
• Preempt challenges and implement effective solutions utilizing Operational Excellence tools and methodologies across the transportation network.
• Identify improvement opportunities through Gemba walks and actively participate in Kaizen events.
• Collaborate with the Region Transportation Manager and corporate Transportation Center of Excellence regarding proposals, rate adjustments, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Facilitate quarterly business review meetings with couriers focusing on metrics, initiatives, compliance, and ensuring a reliable supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory processes while mitigating risks.
• Conduct annual audits of courier hubs to ensure compliance with established expectations.
• Address escalated delivery issues with ongoing communication and effective resolutions.
• Maintain data integrity relating to Distract, Total Logistics Management (TLM), and delivery windows database.
• Collaborate with the Region Transportation Manager, Corporate Regulatory, and Global Security on incidents of theft and control substance shortages.

Qualifications

About You

Anticipated salary range : $75,600 - $97,110

This position is not eligible for bonuses.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a paid time off plan, health savings accounts, a 401k savings plan, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, work-life resources, paid parental leave, and healthy lifestyle programs.

Application window is expected to close on 3 / 13 / 2026. If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

The salary range provided is an estimate. Pay is determined based on multiple factors including geographical location, education, experience, skills, and internal pay equity evaluations.

Cardinal Health values diversity and encourages individuals who are back-to-work, have disabilities, lack a college degree, or are veterans to apply. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and celebrate a variety of backgrounds and experiences to create better solutions for our customers.