Senior Coordinator, Transportation First Shift

About this role

Schedule: M-F 7:30AM - 4PM, or until the work is completed possible overtime What Transportation contributes to Cardinal Health 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 inbound, midshift, and 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.

Responsibilities • Manages and prioritizes all customer orders, including emergency orders in the system including warehouse management system, email and telephone orders.

• Releases the line on the floor, sets up special order operations and sends orders to warehouse for picking and packing.

• Selects appropriate carrier/transportation method to meet customer needs.

• Collaborate closely with the transportation and corporate contacts and attend calls regarding the operations.

• Collaborates with customer care to fulfill rush orders and mitigate backorders.

• Maintains a pre-determined list of third-party logistics providers and transportation parties.

• Works with carriers to maintain advantageous pricing agreements.

Qualifications • Basic proficiency in English is required, including being able to read and write in English in order to process documents.

• Ability to lift to 50 pounds. 

• Ability to sit for 8 hours or more, to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for an entire 8 hour or longer shift.  

• Must be able to work overtime. 

• Comfortable working at heights of 25-30 feet regularly. 

• Strong computer and customer service skills.

• 3-6 years of experience, preferred.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred.

• AIMS/ECC knowledge is a plus.

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:  $20.10 per hour - $29.48 per hour 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: 8/25/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible

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. To read and review this privacy notice click here

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