Hybrid/Remote Strategic Supply Chain Planner Advisor

Cardinal Health; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Advisor to ensure accurate Net Requirements flow to manufacturing sites and external manufacturers. You will support material procurement for Service & Repair, maintain safety stock, and prevent shortages across the network using Kinaxis, SAP, and BPCS planning tools.

Collaborating with global sourcing, demand planning, logistics, and operations, you will strive to meet service levels and backorder targets while driving inventory improvements

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in supply chain or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Supply Chain is preferred.
• APICS, CPIM, or CSCP certification preferred.
• SAP or Kinaxis experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans based on RMA trends, commercial strategy, and other business inputs.
• Monitor finished goods and spare parts availability to meet service requirements and minimize supply disruptions.
• Analyze service level and backorder performance, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Recommend and implement supply planning and inventory management improvements to enhance service, efficiency, and financial performance.
• Drive reduction of excess and obsolete inventory risk and lead Last Time Buy planning for the Service & Repair portfolio.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate supply and service risks with key stakeholders.
• Lead and support strategic supply planning initiatives, including process improvements and system integrations.
• Host regular meetings with manufacturing plants and external manufacturers to address supply challenges and ensure service level objectives are met.
• Conduct monthly Supply Reviews as part of the S&OP process to align supply plans with business requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing, demand planning, marketing, operations, sourcing, and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives and drive supply chain performance.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Advisor to ensure accurate Net Requirements flow to manufacturing sites and external manufacturers. You will support material procurement for Service & Repair, maintain safety stock, and prevent shortages across the network using Kinaxis, SAP, and BPCS planning tools.

Collaborating with global sourcing, demand planning, logistics, and operations, you will strive to meet service levels and backorder targets while driving inventory improvements