Coordinator, Inventory Management

Cardinal Health; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

401k plan

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-life resources

Parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an Inventory Management professional in Santa Clarita, CA to oversee pharmaceutical inventory, perform daily order checks in the Central Fill system, and coordinate stock levels with vendors and internal teams. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely reporting, and adherence to SOPs.

The position requires maintaining inventory accuracy, communicating with suppliers, and supporting 40-hour workweeks with possible overtime.

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.

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.
• Maintain administrative reports to manage inventory shortages.
• Maintain low stock items and ordering of inventory as needed.
• Manage stock locations and inventory placements to maximize script production.
• Maintain lot codes and expiration dates.
• Prepare various inventory reports.
• Order and receive specialty products when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and customers.
• Back fill other inventory responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

AA degree in Business

Tools

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: 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: 10/11/2026 *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.