Quality Inventory Control Coordinator

Cardinal Health; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, with over 1300 employees in Canada, is hiring a Quality Inventory Control Coordinator on a 12-month contract. The role is flexible to work at two Ontario locations (Vaughan & Mississauga) and involves 70% desk work and 30% floor activity in a warehouse environment.

The successful candidate will ensure inventory integrity, perform analytical reconciliation, and support cross-functional operations across ERP/WMS systems, warehousing, and distribution.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience preferred.
• High School Diploma minimum.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to operate all warehouse equipment as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management & Control: Analyze and resolve inventory reconciliation issues across ERP/WMS systems (e.g., SAP, AIMS).
• Conduct stock counts, cycle counts, and inventory verifications.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies (quantity, lot, expiry, system variances).
• Maintain accurate product master files, location data, weights, cube and volume attributes.
• Oversee product locations, movements and internal transfers.
• Provide support for day-to-day operations.

Skills

Inventory control

Data analysis

Communication skills

Warehouse equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

AIMS ERP

MS Access

Excel

WMS

Job description

Cardinal Health, with over 1300 employees in Canada, is an essential link in the Canadian healthcare supply chain, providing over 70,000 products to healthcare facilities and medical professionals across the country.

We are hiring for a Quality Inventory Control Coordinator on a 12-month contract. Flexible to work both locations in Vaughan & Mississauga. This position will consist of being 70% on the computer‑desk in the warehouse & 30% on the warehouse floor. Operations are 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. Warehouse Operations is responsible for performing/controlling a combination of manual or automated tasks necessary for the receipt, storage, and shipment of product. This may include functions of receiving, picking, packing, shipping, staging, transporting, storage, delivery, etc. Also responsible for the efficient flow of products from the point of product receipt from vendors to the shipment of products (via prescribed service parameters) to a variety of internal and external customers.

Location: Flexible to work both locations: (300 Applewood Crescent, Concord, ON L4K 4E5) & (1330 Meyerside Drive, Mississauga, ON L5T 1C9)

Hourly rate: $22.25

Working hours: Monday - Friday: 6:45am - 3:00pm (Full-time)

Contract duration: 12-months

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring inventory integrity, accuracy, and operational support across warehouse operations. The role combines analytical inventory reconciliation, physical inventory control, and cross‑functional coordination to support daily operations, special product programs, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management & Control
  • Analyze and resolve inventory reconciliation issues across ERP/WMS systems (e.g., SAP, AIMS)
  • Conduct stock counts, cycle counts, and inventory verifications
  • Investigate inventory discrepancies, including quantity, lot, expiry, and system variances
  • Maintain accurate product master files, location data, weights, cube, and volume attributes
  • Oversee product locations, movements, and internal transfers within the warehouse
  • Provide support for day‑to‑day operations
• Returns, Quality & Compliance
  • Prepare and process RGA, RA/QA, and customs documentation for returns
  • Place and release product quality holds as required
  • Generate and review expiry, bounce, and integrity reports
  • Inspect returned goods and ensure corrective actions are completed
• Operational & Customer Support
  • Support stock coordinators and warehouse teams in daily activities
  • Resolve customer order issues related to shipping, inventory availability, or missing data
  • Assist with pandemic or special program product management, including new item creation and order placement
  • Coordinate product inbound, outbound, moves, and invoicing with customers
  • Support consolidation, loading, and verification of regional freight
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Supply Chain – receipt verification and inventory alignment
  • Accounts Payable – invoice and discrepancy resolution
  • RA/QA & Distribution – investigation of inventory and product issues
  • Customer Service – delivery accuracy and billing consistency
  • Suppliers – maintaining product integrity and compliance
  • Participate in projects and process improvement initiatives. Assist with floor‑level operational issues as needed.

Training & Documentation

May train employees on basic inventory control procedures.

Systems & Tools

SAP, AIMS ERP & WMS platforms MS Access, Excel

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and move products weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with physical inventory handling.

Language Requirements

English required French required for Quebec‑based operations (bilingual roles)

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience preferred
• High School Diploma minimum
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to operate all warehouse equipment as needed
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and follow up skills
• Ability to work overtime as required

Benefits and Programs

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well‑being

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Cardinal Health is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and persons with disabilities. Cardinal Health is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Human Resources team is responsible for working with applicants requesting an accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. Cardinal Health Canada is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® in Canada. As an essential partner in Canadian healthcare, we strive every day to build a culture of inclusion and collaboration, where team members can be their authentic selves, grow in their careers, and be proud to serve our customer partners. 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Overview

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end‑to‑end solutions and data‑driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges — now, and in the future.

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