Coordinator, Inventory Management

Cardinal Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an Inventory Management professional to design and execute demand planning, forecasting, and supply planning systems. This role focuses on stocking optimization to minimize costs while meeting service requirements, with a Monday–Friday schedule and full-time hours.

You will manage central fill orders, maintain accurate lot codes and expiration dates, and generate routine inventory reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AA degree in Business preferred.
• 1 year inventory experience preferred.
• Computer skills required.
• Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cost effective inventory management of pharmaceuticals, including identification and reporting of inventory requirements and economical reorders and returns of quantities to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Receive, check, and scan all orders into Central Fill inventory system.
• Order and receive pharmaceutical supplies.
• Daily maintenance of administrative reports to manage inventory shortages.
• Daily maintenance of low stock items and ordering of inventory when necessary.
• Manage stock locations and inventory placements to maximize overall script production.
• Routine maintenance of lot codes and expiration dates.
• Prepare various inventory reports.
• Order and receive specialty products when necessary.
• Effective communication with vendors and customers.
• Back fill other inventory responsibilities when needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA degree in Business

Tools

Central Fill inventory system

Microsoft Office

Job description

What Inventory Mgmt contributes to Cardinal Health 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.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cost effective inventory management of pharmaceuticals, including identification and reporting of inventory requirements and economical reorders and returns of quantities to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Receive, check, and scan all orders into Central Fill inventory system.
• Order and receive pharmaceutical supplies.
• Daily maintenance of administrative reports to manage inventory shortages.
• Daily maintenance of low stock items and ordering of inventory when necessary.
• Manage stock locations and inventory placements to maximize overall script production.
• Routine maintenance of lot codes and expiration dates.
• Prepare various inventory reports.
• Order and receive specialty products when necessary.
• Effective communication with vendors and customers.
• Back fill other inventory responsibilities when needed.
• Ensure that the Central Fill Pharmacy customers (clients) have friendly and positive experience and that their issues and concerns are resolved timely and satisfactorily.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.
• The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and natures of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED equivalent required.
• AA degree in Business preferred.
• 1 year inventory experience preferred.
• Computer skills required.
• Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Requirements for the Position

• Work Monday through Friday 40 hours per week and if necessary, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to mobilize pallets and drugs totes.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to mobilize drugs totes.
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Standing for long periods of time (4 - 8 hours), stooping, walking and ability to handle heavy case goods.

What is expected of you and others at this level applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks. Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area. Maintains appropriate training and certifications. Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution. Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods. Adheres to all quality guidelines. Works under moderate degree of supervision. Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor. Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor.

Anticipated hourly range: $18.30 per hour - $28.82 per hour 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

Application window anticipated to close: 10/11/2026

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.

Fair Chance Initiative: Cardinal Health is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. Cardinal Health will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Background Check: Cardinal Health is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. Cardinal Health will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

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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