What Transportation Analytics contributes to Cardinal Health
The Transportation Analyst is responsible for supporting 3pl clients, Warehouse Operations, Customer Operations, New Business Implementations, and the CRM team with all aspects of transportation. The Analyst are responsible for managing the relationship with Transportation Providers. The role supports internal processes including MTK Management, POD Process, Yard management for campus transfers and Retail Routing Guide management. Additionally the analyst must be experienced in carrier selection, transportation rates, and routing. Responsibilities include responding to 3pl clients regarding transportation needs or concerns. Must be able to work with motor carriers to expedite shipments, address delivery and OS&D issues.

We are looking for an experienced Transportation Analyst who has a positive, collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. This position reports to Supervisor, Transportation Analyst.

Job Summary
The Transportation Analyst is accountable for the management of all inbound and outbound analysis. This job is responsible for the timely communication of all carrier and transportation updates to the Operations teams. This job provides analytical support for all Transportation management functions to ensure cost control, service levels, information flow, as well as enforce compliance. The Transportation Analyst assists with the development of transportation initiatives as an integral part of the Operations team.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Hybrid Schedule - Three days in office, two days at home
Responsibilities

• Analyzes transportation costs, negotiates carrier rates and determines service levels and compiles carrier outbound and inbound summary reporting.
• Collaborates and leads quarterly business review process with carrier partners.
• Prepares month end inbound and outbound accruals relative to freight plan and provides financial reporting to leadership.
• Manage transportation of products for 3PL clients.
• Analyzes regional activities and interprets operation results to develop solutions to help drive profitability and growth.
• Works with regional leadership to provide guidance as necessary to optimize transportation systems, methods, procedures and costs.
• Partners with our national customer care team to determine root causes of service level defects and works with the broader organization to provide customer focused transportation solutions.
• Maintains department KPI’s and measure for continuous improvements.
• Multi-task with phone calls, emails and interoffice communication tools.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Expert skills with Elite Warehouse Management System or compatible system
• Advanced PC skills - Database: Access: Excel
• Subject Matter expert in self service analytics tool (SQL), data visualization tools, (Tableau)
• Customer Service experience preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks
• Works on projects of limited scope and complexity
• Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems
• Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments

Anticipated hourly range:$21.50 per hour - $30.70 per hour

Bonus eligible:No

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

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 5/8/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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.