Logistics Consultant
What Logistics contributes to Cardinal Health
Logistics plans, controls, and implements processes for the storage and movement of finished goods and materials to drive operational efficiency in the organization's supply chain.
This job family develops strategies for the use of internal Transportation capabilities versus third party logistics services.
Logistics tracks all movement of product throughout each step in the supply chain, proactively identifies logistical risks, and addresses logistical issues to ensure on-time fulfillment of customer commitments.
Job Summary :
This role is primarily responsible for the transportation and routing support for the Atlanta Kendall Park Replenishment activities of Cardinal Health medical products and supplies.
Location : Ability to travel to support Atlanta, GA replenishment center as needed. This facility is located on the southwest side toward South Fulton.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily execution of Middle mile shipments from assigned Replenishment Center(s) 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
- 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.
What is expected of you and others at this level
- 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.
LI-Flex
LI-Remote
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.
To read and review this privacy notice click here
Related Jobs
Logistics Consultant
Fall 2023 Logistics Intern
Logistics Sales Executive
Logistics Analyst