Cardinal Health
TransportationAnalyst
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Transportation Analyst at Cardinal Health. Skills: Transportation analytics, Carrier management, Operations support. Analyze transportation costs. Negotiate carrier rates”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, 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), Subject Matter expert in data visualization tools (Tableau)
Nice to Have
2-4 years of experience, Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, Customer Service experience
What You'll Do.
Analyze transportation costs
Negotiate carrier rates
Determine service levels
Compile carrier reporting
Collaborate with carrier partners
Lead quarterly business reviews
Prepare month end accruals
Provide financial reporting
Manage transportation of products
Analyze regional activities
Interpret operation results
Provide guidance to optimize systems
Provide guidance to optimize methods
Provide guidance to optimize procedures
Provide guidance to optimize costs
Partner with customer care team
Determine root causes of service level defects
Provide customer focused transportation solutions
Maintain department KPIs
Measure for continuous improvements
Multi-task with phone calls
Multi-task with emails
Multi-task with interoffice communication tools
Understand ERP systems
Support warehouse operations
Troubleshoot warehouse operations
Perform analysis on warehouse data
Perform analysis on client data
Facilitate 3pl Specialty Program
Troubleshoot warehouse issues
Troubleshoot driver issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Warehouse Operations; Customer Operations; New Business Implementations; CRM team; Transportation Providers; Motor carriers; Regional leadership; National customer care team; Broader organization
Communication Scope
People skills; Presentation skills
Full Job Description
**_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 is 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 to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm **Hybrid Schedule - Three days in office, two days at home** ** _Responsibilities_** * Analyzes transportation costs, negotiates carrier rates, 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
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