What Operations Management contributes to Cardinal Health:

Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management, supply and manufacturing planning as well as operational excellence and facilities.

Operations Management is responsible for strategic oversight and leadership direction within the Operations function.

Responsibilities:

This role is responsible for developing and leading a team of four direct reports and approximately 250 indirect reports.  This role is key in leading and developing a team of leaders and employees in driving a culture of inclusion, respect and continuous improvement. The Vice President role is essential to maintaining clear and frequent communications with all levels within the organization.Directs all aspects of the day-to-day operations in the operations organization to ensure efficiency and performance in accordance with the corporate objectives, strategy and plans.Ensures compliance and consistency in the application of quality standards and regulatory compliance.Positively Influence and shape a large and inclusive organizational culture to be one that’s productive and a great place to work.Serve as a critical enabler of the company’s future growth by scaling up capabilities, creating strategies to control operating costs while elevating excellence in terms of people, process and technology.Create operational cost-to-serve plans to maximize productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction levels.Act as an organizational Change agent for the Operations Organization and Cardinal Health Team.Partner with other Leadership Team members to align cross functional teams around common goals and operating requirements across the organization.Implement a continuous improvement culture leveraging Operational Excellence tools in driving new processes and technology enhancements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field.15+ years of management experience at a senior level in Operations.Warehouse Distribution, Inventory Management, Transportation and Supply Chain experience required.Influential leadership skills, mentoring and motivating teams to achieve common goals.Strong business and financial acumen, analytical, organizational and communication skills.Strong project management skills.SAP/WMS implementation experience preferred.Strategic thinker with the ability to develop actionable, high-value strategies.Strong ability to collaborate and leverage resources and capabilities across teams.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced ever-changing environment; works well under pressure and results oriented.Bilingual English and Spanish required.MS Office advanced knowledge required.

What is expected of you and others at this level

Provides leadership and direction for multiple operational units or disciplines through; Directors may manage ManagersManages an organizational budgetApproves significant policies and procedures that will result in the achievement of organizational goalsDevelops and implements functional and/or operational strategyDecisions have a serious impact on overall success or failure on area of accountability and external stakeholdersInteracts with all levels of internal and/or external leadersInfluence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance

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.

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