Sr Transportation Analyst - Freight Pay & Audit

Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sr Transportation Analyst – Freight Pay & Audit to play a critical role in optimizing our transportation costs and ensuring financial accuracy across Cardinal Health’s extensive Medical supply chain. This position is central to managing and executing freight invoice audit and payment processes, leveraging both third-party and in-house systems. The Senior Analyst will not only ensure timely and accurate payments but also drive continuous improvement, identify cost‑saving opportunities, and collaborate extensively with cross‑functional teams including Transportation, Warehouse Operations, Systems Support, and Finance to maintain operational excellence and financial integrity. Responsibilities Develop, document, and continuously refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for freight auditing, queue management, and invoice aging resolution, ensuring best practices and operational efficiency. Ensure accurate freight audit is occurring in the systems and procedures are being followed to audit standards. Partner with and audit pay system owner or account manager for any logic or coding changes needed. Ensure accurate general ledger coding and cost allocation. Proactively investigate and resolve complex billing discrepancies, balance due issues, and potential duplicate payments, collaborating with carriers and internal teams as needed. Generate and analyze key performance indicator (KPI) reports on audit and payment activity, providing insights for process improvement and support month‑end close activities. Manage and resolve carrier invoice disputes, making informed decisions on approval or rejection based on audit findings and contractual terms and provide clear guidance on actions needed to resolve. Serve as a primary point of contact for carriers, providing clear guidance and training on proper invoicing procedures to minimize errors. Proactively monitor and manage payment system queues, troubleshooting and resolving invoices in error status by collaborating with IT, Network Performance, Procurement, Transportation Operations, and Finance teams. Effectively manage cases within Salesforce.com. Mentor and train team members and new hires on freight audit and payment policies, procedures, and system functionalities, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment. Actively identify opportunities for process, and system enhancements, proposing and implementing solutions to drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains. Lead and participate in cost savings initiatives and projects, contributing directly to financial goals and optimizing transportation spend. Monitor, and report on key operational and financial performance indicators (KPIs), providing actionable insights to ensure adherence to established goals and identify areas for strategic improvement. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred 2+ years of experience in Freight Audit, Transportation and Logistics Finance, Accounts Payable, or similar role within a high-volume environment preferred Experience working in ERPs (SAP, Oracle), TMS platforms, or freight audit systems. Intermediate level Excel skills – V/X Lookups, Pivot Tables, etc. Familiarity with Salesforce.com or similar CRM/case management tools preferred. Travel Expectations: 10% Anticipated hourly range: $27.40 per hour - $39.30 per hour Bonus eligible: No Benefits 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 The hourly 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. 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 ( #J-18808-Ljbffr Cardinal Health