Consultant, Inventory Optimization

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Wages access with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking a Consultant, Inventory Optimization to lead customer-focused optimization projects, using Cardinal Health tools and reporting to improve inventory management, workflow efficiency, and overall solution performance at hospitals across the Eastern Massachusetts region, with on-site work.

You will travel to assigned sites, reconcile inventory, implement process improvements, and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Customer Support to drive adoption and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• 2–8 years of experience in supply chain or inventory management.
• Strong data analytics and Excel skills (Pivot Tables).
• Experience with Tableau, Workday, and Epic preferred.
• Experience with inventory management systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Leading customer-focused optimization projects using Cardinal Health tools and reporting.
• Travel to assigned hospitals in Eastern Massachusetts to support optimization initiatives.
• Reconcile inventory and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful installation and adoption of solutions.
• Prepare and present insights and recommendations to customers.

Skills

Data analytics

Problem solving

Independent worker

Customer facing

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Workday

Epic

Inventory management systems

Pivot Tables

Job description

What Customer Solutions contributes to Cardinal Health

The Customer Solutions team provides sales consultation through direct engagement "inside the four walls" of our customer's sites of care, through a menu of standard assessments, insights, and analytical tools to improve the customer's supply chain performance and provide value, while advancing differentiation for Cardinal Health. We partner with Customers and our Distribution Centers to optimize and improve the overall supply chain by serving as a Trusted Advisor.

Job Summary

The Consultant, Inventory Optimization will be responsible for leading customer-focused optimization projects, using Cardinal Health tools and reporting to improve inventory management, workflow efficiency, and overall solution performance, while supporting additional process improvement initiatives as needed. Travel to assigned hospitals throughout the Eastern Massachusetts region to support inventory optimization initiatives, perform onsite assessments, reconcile inventory, and implement process improvements that enhance supply chain performance and support clinical operations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting supply chain expertise and working with the customer onsite to support inventory reconciliation process changes to maintain and optimize the service / solution.
• Works onsite at customer locations, which could range from a hospital department to a Surgery Center.
• Cultivate relationships to ensure successful customer experience and long-term relationship with customers.
• Articulate benefits and adoption strategies to customer's supply chains to drive efficiency and optimization that helps drive a more positive customer experience and help retain business with Cardinal Health.
• Customer Presentations and Internal Account Planning.
• Responsible for customer advocacy to ensure issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner while adhering to Customer Solutions Team policies and procedures.
• Collaboration with Sr. Consultant, Customer Solutions Team on opportunities within the account.
• Work in a cross functional team consisting of Operations, Engineering, Customer Support, and other functions to ensure Successful installation and adoption of the Customer Solutions Team solutions.
• Conduct reporting via Excel, learning and utilizing Cardinal Health Customer Optimization tools and reporting.

Location

• Ideal candidates will be based in Boston, MA. This position will require candidates to work onsite at various hospital locations within the Eastern Massachusetts area. The schedule will be onsite Monday through Friday during various hospital working hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 2-8 years of experience, preferred
• Ability to work independently with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong problem-solving skills
• Strong supply chain material and/or inventory management and customer facing experience, preferred
• Proficient in data analytics tools, including Excel (Pivot Tables)
• Experience with Tableau, preferred
• Experience with Workday and Epic, preferred
• Experience working within inventory management systems and other databases, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range:

$90,600-$116,460

Bonus eligible:

No

Benefits:

• 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

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.