Senior Coordinator, Transportation (2nd Shift)

Senior Coordinator Transportation

What Transportation contributes to Cardinal Health Operations 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 Senior Coordinator Transportation works in outbound warehouse operations and is responsible for the management of all orders via the order warehouse management system, email and telephone. This job prioritizes orders based on customer demands and collaborates with the dispatch team to determine optimal transport methods (private fleet, courier, etc.). The Senior Coordinator Transportation clusters orders and strategically issues them to the warehouse for picking/packing in an effort to effectively manage capacity. This role collaborates cross functionally with sales representatives and marketing to meet the needs of the customer and maintain customer satisfaction and quality standards.

Location

This is an on-site position 5 days per week, based out of the National Logistics Pharmaceutical Distribution Center (NLC) in Groveport, OH.

Schedule

Sunday - Thursday, 6:00pm-2:30am

Responsibilities

• Releases trailers at the National Logistics Center including creating the appropriate paperwork within established time expectations, while exceeding customer expectations.
• Works outside releasing trailers in all-weather types, alone, in a secured, CCTV monitored yard.
• Leverages Microsoft Office products to track data and communicate with stakeholders.
• Makes decisions that impact transporting of hundreds of millions of dollars of inventory per day.
• Identifies issues, documents occurrences, recommends a resolution path, and acts with partner teams to resolve them.
• Maintains paperwork and technology systems associated with every trailer arriving/departing the facility including Manhattan, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and various websites.
• Collaborates with Distribution Center (DC) operations and customer Forward Distribution Centers (FDCs) to foster a strong culture of teamwork.
• Ensures customers have their expectations met or exceeded.
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of problems and takes action to resolve.
• Applies judgment within defined parameters.
• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.
• Responsible for coordinating work across multiple departments to ensure all transportation functions are executed and issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• Identifies and implements opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Accurately enter and validate data entries.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 2 years of logistics/operations, finance, and process improvement experience preferred
• Works well in Microsoft Office with proficient abilities in Outlook, and basic skills in Excel preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills preferred
• Excellent customer service, problem solving and decision-making skills preferred
• Demonstrates working knowledge of logistics processes and systems preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment
• Ability to work as a team and proactively assist team members as necessary
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Ability to adapt to change and to work autonomously

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Effectively applies knowledge of job and company policies and procedures to complete a variety of assignments
• In-depth knowledge in technical or specialty area
• Applies advanced skills to resolve complex problems independently
• May modify process to resolve situations
• Works independently within established procedures; may receive general guidance on new assignments
• May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members

Anticipated hourly range: $20.20 per hour - $30.98 per hour (includes shift differential)

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: 7/20/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

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.

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.