Sr Consultant, Operational Excellence - Distribution
Company websitecardinalhealth.com (Cardinal Health, opens in new tab)
Base salary $119,500 to $170,700
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range IL-Channahon-Replenishment Center
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- LocationIL-Channahon-Replenishment Center
- WorkplaceHybrid
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Sr Consultant, Operational Excellence - Distribution
Job Summary
Operational Excellence is responsible for identifying and executing performance improvement opportunities, enabling successful transformations across the enterprise, and using contemporary process improvement techniques while building people capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Identify and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities within the distribution network through data analysis, process observation, and organizational support.
- Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions that address identified opportunities.
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to analyze current processes, identify root causes of inefficiencies, and develop process improvements.
- Develop and maintain project plans, track progress, and communicate updates to stakeholders.
- Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
- Provide training and coaching to employees on Lean and Six Sigma principles and tools.
- Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and emerging technologies related to distribution and logistics.
- Support the development and implementation of the overall OPEX strategy for the distribution network.
- Work with stakeholders to ensure that implemented solutions are sustainable and aligned with business objectives.
- Develop standard work instructions and process documentation to support implemented solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, Supply Chain Management, or similar preferred
- 8+ years of experience in Operations, OPEX or Data Analytics preferred
- Preferred Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, PMP, etc.
- Experience with Data Visualization tools (PowerBI/Tableau, Lucid, SQL preferred)
- Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience with statistical software preferred
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Travel Expectations: Up to 50%
Anticipated salary range: $119,500 - $170,700
Bonus eligible: Yes
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: 11/1/26 *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.
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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 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.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($119,500) is above 38% of the 217 Business Operations roles in Illinois listed on this site. Their median floor is $125,000; the middle half runs from $112,000 to $150,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.
This listingSr Consultant, Operational Excellence - Distribution$119,500 to $170,700
Quality Assurance Manager$119,500 to $170,700
Inpatient Director of Pharmacy$121,600 to $191,070
Manager, Nuclear Pharmacy$121,600 to $191,070
Inpatient Director of Pharmacy$123,400 to $193,930
Interim Director of Pharmacy$123,400 to $193,930
Sr Engineer, Software/Information Platform$123,400 to $176,300
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Sr Consultant, Operational Excellence - Distribution (this listing) | $119,500 - $170,700 |
| Quality Assurance Manager | $119,500 - $170,700 |
| Inpatient Director of Pharmacy | $121,600 - $191,070 |
| Manager, Nuclear Pharmacy | $121,600 - $191,070 |
| Inpatient Director of Pharmacy | $123,400 - $193,930 |
| Interim Director of Pharmacy | $123,400 - $193,930 |
| Sr Engineer, Software/Information Platform | $123,400 - $176,300 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-11-02
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: IL-Channahon-Replenishment Center
Anticipated salary range: $119,500 - $170,700
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What we verified
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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