Inventory Associate (1st shift)

Cardinal Health; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to track and manage inventory accuracy for medical and surgical supplies at UNMC locations. You will process returns/recalls and ensure orders are fulfilled on time, communicating with cross-functional teams to minimize costs while maintaining service levels.

Responsibilities include daily stock replenishment, verification of shipments, and maintaining organized stock locations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in inventory management, retail stocking, or related inventory control functions preferred.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to support accurate documentation preferred.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and maintain strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Dedicated to delivering high-quality customer support, with 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.
• Basic proficiency in English, including the ability to read and write in English required.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Team player

English reading/writing

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Pyxis

CIMs

Job description

Shift and Compensation

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: 10/1/2026.

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

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

• 1-2 years of experience in inventory management, retail stocking, or related inventory control functions preferred.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to support accurate documentation preferred.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and maintain strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Dedicated to delivering high-quality customer support, with 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.
• Basic proficiency in English, including the ability to read and write in English required.
• 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.

Eligibility and Inclusion

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.

Company Overview

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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