Consultant, Inventory Optimization

cardinalhealth; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

401k savings plan

myFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health seeks 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. Travel to assigned hospitals throughout the Eastern Massachusetts region to support initiatives and implement improvements.

Ideal candidates have 2–8 years of supply chain experience, strong data analytics skills, and familiarity with Tableau, Workday, and Epic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2–8 years of experience preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving and proactive mindset.
• Proficient in data analytics tools and Excel Pivot Tables.
• Experience with Tableau, Workday and Epic preferred.
• Experience in inventory management systems and databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer‑focused optimization projects to improve inventory management.
• Work onsite at hospitals within the Eastern Massachusetts region.
• Reconcile inventory and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure adoption.
• Conduct reporting via Excel and Cardinal Health tools.

Skills

Data analytics

Excel

Tableau

Inventory management

Customer facing

Pivot Tables

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Epic

Tableau

Excel

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
• Customer/Vendor credentialing may be required (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided if you are selected for an interview.

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: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:10/24/2026

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 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.

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 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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