What Operations Technology 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.Operations Technology is responsible for the identification and application of appropriate new technology and associated processes to drive efficiency, productivity and optimal network design. This should include interfacing with transportation and customer-facing strategies to ensure continuous supply chain solutions.OptiFreight® Logistics is an undisputed industry leader in delivering savings via third-party freight management. Annually, OptiFreight® manages over 20 million shipments for over 2,000 customers, generating collective savings of $535M. OptiFreight® has begun to expand our footprint to incorporate Same Day / Courier as well as other modalities of transportation management. Our goal is to offer full suite transportation management to cover ALL transportation needs of healthcare providers. Our proven methods and innovation have led to unique volume-driving capabilities to that support the ability to drive capture and mange more shipments and freight spend than anyone in this space. Ultimately, our ability to deliver value comes through people (highly consultative), scale (breadth of experience and shipments managed), and insights (data driven actions that lead to value).Job SummaryThe Consultant, Transportation Management Systems is a member 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 Consultant, Transportation Management Systems plays a key role by supporting various technology platforms used to perform business processes and create customer value.Responsibilities
Support customer and courier implementation activities by creating and configuring appropriate accounts, service options and profiles, and price / cost records in technology platforms
Work closely with 3rd party software providers to advance technology for both offerings to our customers as well as internally
Effectively communicate with cross functional teams to determine technology needs as well as help to establish reasonable timelines for any proposed projects
Champion integration activities utilizing EDI/API data exchanges
Partner with our BI Team to establish baselines for performance metrics as well as being a resource to check for data validity
Understand billing processes that relate to the operations team to better support any technical changes or updates that might occur
Concisely and proactively provide updates to current, or future, projects to the respective team that will be affected
Perform system maintenance as necessary to ensure the accuracy of transactions and data
Create and manage internal and external user accounts
Support business reporting and data management needs for account management, operations, and carrier performance management
Prepare and provide technology training and supporting documentation for internal and external users
Create appropriate documentation to describe activities and methods for configuring and maintaining technology platforms
Initiate and monitor integration requests made to technology service providers
Properly communicate needs for all parties in any integration requests, as well as have a broad understanding of both internal and external integration needs
Champion the update and review of metrics and key performance indicators related to technology platforms
Support tracking and resolving technology problems or outages; collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure satisfactory resolution
Collaborate with business teams to anticipate, plan, and document technology gaps, needs, and future requirements to enable business value
Lead technology change management activities that impact the team
Participate in process development and improvement activities
Assist with other tasks or projects as assigned
Location
Remote, work from home
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred
4+ years of experience in a related field preferred
Prior experience utilizing a Transportation Management System (TMS) and /or Courier Management System (CMS)
Thorough understanding of integration and data sharing technologies such as EDI, API, SFTP, and web services preferred
Experience with Tableau, Alteryx strongly preferred.
Process oriented approach with a focus on continual improvement
Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage and prioritize projects while collaborating with cross functional teams and stakeholders
Strong inter-personal and relationship building skills; able to build relationships at all levels in an organization
Flexible and responsive attitude capable of managing multiple, shifting priorities
Must display a high level of organization skills and the ability to work independently
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
Anticipated salary range: $79,700-$102,420Bonus eligible: NoBenefits: 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: 01/19/2025 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.#LI-RemoteCandidates 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 (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)