What Transportation contributes to Cardinal HealthOperations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning.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.
Job Summary
The Transportation Supervisor oversees the Courier (Same Day and Regional Next Day) group of the Logistics Operations team in OptiFreight™ Logistics. The main function of this team is to design, implement, operate, and manage comprehensive logistics solutions for healthcare systems and related customer organizations. The Supervisor plays a key role in leading front-line team members that are directly supporting customers, shippers, and carriers.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of a team to successfully perform comprehensive logistics services that satisfies customer’s needs
- Proactively resolves field service issues by working with customers, transportation service providers, and internal stakeholders
- Plans and executes training and development for direct reports in topics such as service lines, processes, technology tools, and other applicable skills
- Own optimizing processes, automating where possible, and attracting, retaining and developing excellent talent to best serve our customers and business.
- Completes regular touch base and performance discussions with team members
- Supports the resolution of escalated customer needs
- Participates in process development and improvement activities
- Coordinates the update, review, and report out of metrics and key performance indicators for the team
- Tracks and reviews service issues at a customer, supplier, and carrier level to ensure appropriate root cause analysis is completed and preventive actions are implemented
- Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned
Schedule
- Remote, work from home
- M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm EST
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
- 3+ years of relevant work experience preferred
- Prior leadership experience preferred
- Process oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement
- Customer first mindset
- Ability to engage in effective coaching sessions with team members and willingness to have difficult conversations
- Experience in root cause problem solving and mitigating future issues
- Ability to lead and motivate teams through change
- Flexible and responsive attitude capable of managing multiple, shifting priorities
- Ability to manage and prioritize projects while leading cross functional teams and stakeholders
- Strong inter-personal and relationship building skills; able to build relationships at all levels in an organization
- Must display a high level of organization skills and the ability to work independently
- Prior experience utilizing a Transportation Management System (TMS) preferred
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of operations or business staff
- Administers and exercises policies and procedures
- Ensures employees operate within guidelines
- Decisions have a direct impact to work unit operations and customers
- Frequently interacts with subordinates, customers, and peer groups at various management levels
- Interactions normally involve information exchange and basic problem resolution
Anticipated salary range: $66,500-$99,645
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: 01/18/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
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.
