Advisor, Portfolio Support

What Portfolio Management contributes to Cardinal Health

Portfolio Management is responsible for assessing customer needs, market conditions and competition to inform business strategy. Marketing implements the strategy through developing, commercializing and monitoring the appropriate products and services.

The team collaborates cross functionally to deliver sales, profitability and inventory productivity goals by capitalizing on market trends and reimbursement changes. Manages and optimizes supplier relationships and product portfolio to drive financial results, increase market share and exceed customer expectations.

Job Summary

The Advisor, Portfolio Management supports the category owners by managing sales team requests, item set ups, reporting and analytics, and supply disruption management. Reporting to a Manager of Portfolio Operations who oversees operational process improvement for all atHome & Edgepark categories. The Advisor is a support function to specific categories.

Responsibilities

• Fosters key supplier relationships and negotiates favorable agreements for SKUs within the product category, applying strong financial and business acumen. Typically interacts with suppliers on an annual basis, and continually evaluates supplier performance and manages accounts payable using supplier portals.
• Collaborates with cross functional stakeholders including Pricing, Marketing, Legal, Quality, Regulatory, Planning, Inventory Management, Finance, Sales and Operations to gain internal alignment and gathers information necessary to execute portfolio management tactics.
• Continually monitors revenue and expenses for product category against established goals. Reports to Manager, Portfolio Management on performance of product category and individual products.
• Manages and optimizes category assortment planning processes, creating the most advantageous mix and positioning of products in the category.
• Assesses sales trends and forecasts based on SKU data and evaluates implications for merchandising and pricing strategies.
• Seeks guidance as necessary from more experienced Manager, Portfolio management within same products division.

Qualifications

What is expected of you and others at this level

Anticipated salary range : $79,700 - $113,800

Bonus eligible : No

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

Application window anticipated to close : 10 / 13 / 2025

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.

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.