Hybrid Supply Chain Planning Advisor

Cardinal Health; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Advisor to ensure accurate Net Requirements flow to manufacturing sites and external manufacturers, supporting production and procurement activities across the network. You will manage safety stock and collaborate with deployment teams to avoid shortages in S&OE and S&OP cycles.

Ideal candidates bring 3 years of related experience, a degree in supply chain or a similar field, and proficiency with SAP or Kinaxis.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience, preferred
• Bachelor's degree in related field such as Supply Chain, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• APICS, CPIM, or CSCP 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 the reduction of excess and obsolete inventory risk and lead Last Time Buy planning activities 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

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

APICS CPIM CSCP

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, supporting production and procurement activities across the network. You will manage safety stock and collaborate with deployment teams to avoid shortages in S&OE and S&OP cycles.

Ideal candidates bring 3 years of related experience, a degree in supply chain or a similar field, and proficiency with SAP or Kinaxis.