Inventory Associate (1st shift)

Cardinal Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; 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

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is hiring an Inventory Management Coordinator in Omaha, NE, onsite at UNMC Hospital. The role focuses on tracking inventory accuracy, processing returns, and ensuring timely, accurate order fulfillment. You will work with cross-functional teams to manage stock levels and support operations.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 1-2 years’ experience, and strong communication and organizational skills. Overtime may be required based on business needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to support accurate documentation (preferred).
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Strong dedication to providing high-quality customer support.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory management and replenishment of medical and surgical supplies across assigned locations.
• Receive and verify incoming supply orders against shipment and receiving reports.
• Utilize Pyxis and CIMs systems to restock inventory and conduct inventory tracking functions.
• Maintain stock locations, including inventory rotation, expiration monitoring, product recall management, and overall organization and cleanliness.
• Monitor inventory levels and respond with urgency to low stock or quality concerns.
• Collaborate closely with clinical nurse managers, logistics teams, and nursing staff to support operational needs.
• Safely lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull loads of up to 200 pounds.
• Maintain flexibility to work overtime as needed, including on short notice.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Prioritize tasks

Team player

Documentation

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Onsite at UNMC Hospital. Shift: Monday-Friday from 6:30am to 3:00pm (Mandatory overtime base on business need).

Pay rate: $19.00 per hour. Bonus eligible: No.

Application window anticipated to close: 9/10/2026.

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

What Inventory Management 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.

Job Summary

The Coordinator Inventory Management is responsible for tracking and managing inventory accuracy of products. This job processes returns and recalls related to distributed products and fills out necessary paperwork as needed. The Coordinator, Inventory Management plays a critical role in ensuring customer orders are filled on time and accurately. This job tracks the financial impact of inventory levels and frequently communicates cross functionally with internal teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to support accurate documentation (preferred).
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Strong dedication to providing high-quality customer support.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (preferred).
• Ability to be a strong team player, collaborating effectively while also working independently as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk long distances, bend, and routinely lift or move products weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Customer/vendor credentialing is required (this may include vaccinations).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inventory management and replenishment of medical and surgical supplies across assigned locations.
• Receive and verify incoming supply orders against shipment and receiving reports.
• Utilize Pyxis and CIMs systems to restock inventory and conduct inventory tracking functions.
• Maintain stock locations, including inventory rotation, expiration monitoring, product recall management, and overall organization and cleanliness.
• Monitor inventory levels and respond with urgency to low stock or quality concerns.
• Collaborate closely with clinical nurse managers, logistics teams, and nursing staff to support operational needs.
• Safely lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull loads of up to 200 pounds.
• Maintain flexibility to work overtime as needed, including on short notice.

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 licenses, 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.

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.

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