Manager, Inventory Management

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.

Inventory Management is accountable for the design and execution of demand planning and customer forecasting systems, supply planning, product deployment and expediting processes, and the development and implementation of a stocking optimization model to minimize costs and inventory while delivering on service requirements.

The Manager, Inventory Management is responsible for overseeing the storage and shipment of inventory in a warehouse. They manage a team of inventory specialists and warehouse workers, ensuring that inventory levels are consistent and meet client demands.

They use warehouse management software to track inventory and make decisions about when to purchase goods and how to ship them.

The Consumer Health Logistics Center (CHLC) will be Cardinal Health’s newest Pharmaceutical Supply Chain operation in Columbus, Ohio.

This facility, featuring some of the latest innovations in automation technology, is approximately 300,000 square feet and picks, packs, and ships approximately $250 million in consumer products each month. You can learn more .

This is an on-site position (5 days per week), based out of the Consumer Health Logistics Center.

• Lead and manage a team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management, to build a high-performing team.
• Maintain inventory integrity, key performance indicators (KPIs), and financial performance to plan.
• Develop tools and procedures to ensure the integrity and salability of CHLC inventory and maximize space utilization.
• Lead inventory and capacity utilization projects that will deliver ROI.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives through effective use of root cause problem solving.

• Collaborate with various departments including Procurement, Corporate Inventory Management, Customer Service, Sourcing, QRA, Finance, Human Resources, and Transportation.
• Participate in, and coordinate, ongoing training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Builds strong teams by providing opportunities for growth and development.
• Champion innovation, simplification, and standardization of current solution offerings, operating procedures, methodologies, and processes.
• 7+ years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 5+ years if supervisory / management experience, preferred
• Possess a strong understanding of inventory management principles and measurement systems preferred
• Understand inventory’s impact on business performance
• Be able to connect the amount of inventory in a process to a process’s performance
• Possess strong analytical skills
• Possess strong communication and relationship building skills
• Can hire a team and hold individuals accountable for results
• Possess the ability to learn and execute activities within warehouse and inventory management systems
• Understand the importance of Lean Six Sigma principles and the connection to product flow
• Contribute to a work environment shows respect for every individual through the relentless pursuit of standardized work
• Be a team player, results focused, and operate with a sense of urgency
• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and / or business support staff
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines
• Decisions have a short term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers
• Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management
• Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and / or projects
• Gains consensus from various parties involved

Anticipated salary range : $86,400 - $121,600

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 : 10 / 27 / 2024 *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.

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.