What Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing 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.

The Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing team is responsible for managing supplier relations at a tactical level by executing and expediting purchase orders. Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing ensures the right quantity of products arrive in the right place, at the right time and cost. Assists in negotiating product and supply chain costs. Utilize terms and conditions of supplier contracts, work with internal customers to improve processes, and evaluate supplier performance that ultimately improves the supply chain.

Job Summary
This role supports the Pharmaceutical Consumer Health Team. The Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing performs analysis of the inventory and over the counter products. The analyses include maintaining optimal inventory levels and minimizing loss risk for products. This job also communicates with suppliers to address inventory issues including products substitutions. This job supports sales by placing purchase orders as requested and communicates any potential supply and demand variations based on complex forecast analysis conducted.

Location

This role will be a hybrid position, 1 day in-office per week at the Dublin, OH headquarters.

Responsibilities

Supports billions of dollars of sales by placing purchase orders as requested.Communicates with suppliers to address any issues with products and/or delivery.Performs analysis of inventory and over the counter products.Maintains optimal inventory levels and minimizing loss risk for products.Communicates internally with warehouse and sales to address inventory, client and products issues in a timely manner.Tracks and monitors inventory, supply and demand and other metrics needed to conduct analysis required.

Qualifications

2-4 years of experience, preferredBachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferredExperience with SCORE, Distrack, and SAP preferredProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Access), Business Objects, and Business Intelligence and Analytics (BI&A) preferredExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong analytic skillsOrganizational skills and ability to manage multiple prioritiesStrong understanding of supply chain concepts, financial acumen, and product knowledgeExperience with Lean Six Sigma (LSS) concepts and tools preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasksWorks on projects of moderate scope and complexityIdentifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolveApplies judgment within defined parametersReceives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projectsWork reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

Anticipated salary range: $56,200 - $80,400

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 4/11/2025 *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.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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