Senior Coordinator, Inventory Control

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm or 8:00am-4:30pm

What Inventory Management 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, audits, reconciliations, inventory adjustments, and ongoing inventory control activities.

• Receive inbound materials and customer-supplied inventory; verify quantities against purchase orders and packing slips, validate product data, and release inventory for operational use.

• Release and manage Manufacturing Orders (MOs), review allocations, monitor material availability, and support production schedules to ensure timely order completion.

• Develop forecasts of inventory based on customer demand, orders, and shipment speeds of various products and manufacturers.

• Create and process inventory replenishment requests and purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure product availability.

• Monitor inventory transactions, including transfers, rework orders, returns, quarantined inventory, and material movements, ensuring accurate system records.

• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, quality concerns, expired inventory, and other exceptions, escalating issues as appropriate.

• Generate and maintain inventory, customer, and operational reports; analyze inventory performance, aging inventory, product velocity, and key inventory metrics.

• Support warehouse operations through picking, packing, receiving, and inventory verification activities while ensuring compliance with established inventory procedures.

• Utilize ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications to maintain accurate inventory records, support reporting, and drive continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.

• 2-4 years of inventory control experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or supply chain environment preferred.

• Experience working with ERP, MRP, WMS, or other inventory management systems.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility

• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications

• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues

• May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments

• Adheres to all quality guidelines

• Works with limited supervision

• Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor

• May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members

Anticipated hourly range: $21.50 per hour - $33.00 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

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: 09/25/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly 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.

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