Inventory Management Specialist

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Management Specialist to handle daily ordering and replenishment of disposable medical supplies across acute and non-acute settings.

The role supports right-sizing inventory, improving efficiencies, and driving change at clinical departments including OR, Cath Lab, and ED. The candidate will liaison with customers to resolve issues, communicate clearly, and troubleshoot with accuracy and initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in inventory management, healthcare, or project management preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Customer service, problem solving and analytical skills highly desired.
• Optional travel up to 30%, depending on business needs and employee preference.

Responsibilities

• Daily: Order and replenish stocking locations.
• Process on demand requests.
• Asset location management and upkeep (housekeeping).
• Manage customer relationships.
• Provide back-order resolution and mitigation.

Skills

Inventory management

Healthcare experience

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

For more than 20 years, Cardinal Health™ WaveMark™ Solutions has helped health systems automate and simplify clinical and supply chain workflows, enabling clinicians to spend less time managing supplies and more time focused on patient care. WaveMark™ Solutions is a leading SaaS-based clinical supply chain and workflow management platform that helps healthcare providers optimize the management of medical supplies across the continuum of care. By combining advanced technologies such as RFID and barcode tracking, cloud-based software, predictive analytics, and automated inventory management with expert support services, WaveMark delivers real-time visibility and control over supplies ranging from everyday consumables to high-value implants and devices. Its solutions support operating rooms, procedural labs, clinical laboratories, and nursing units, connecting product usage to the patient record at the point of care while providing actionable insights that improve product availability, streamline clinical workflows, enhance patient safety, reduce costs, and strengthen overall financial and operational performance across health systems.

Job Summary

As a Inventory Management Specialist, you will be responsible for the daily order and replenishment of our customer’s disposable medical supplies within the acute and non-acute setting. This role provides inventory management expertise designed to support an organization’s need to right-size inventory, improve efficiencies, streamline processes and effect change management at the clinical department level, specifically within the OR, Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery, Central Supply and Ambulatory Sites.

The Inventory Management Specialist is a customer-facing role acting as a liaison, providing product information and resolve any emerging problems that the customer account might face with accuracy and efficiency. There is a need to communicate clearly and honestly and be problem solvers that are confident at troubleshooting and investigating.

Location:

This position requires you to be on-site at various customer locations within New Jersey.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 6am – 2:30pm/3:00pm or 8am-5pm.

Responsibilities

Daily

• Order and replenish stocking locations.
• Process on demand requests.
• Asset location management and upkeep (housekeeping).
• Manage customer relationships.
• Provide back-order resolution and mitigation.

Monthly

• Perform physical inventory on all SKUs and record in a count sheet.
• Generate a monthly 1-pager report for customers.
• Analyze data and provide recommendations for action.
• Right-sizing inventory (including consolidating, PAR level review, and SKU rationalization).
• Define and execute projects and track via project plans.
• Provide expiration tracking and disposition.

Administrative responsibilities

• Managing and submitting timecards.
• Manage an expense count.
• Point of use location management and upkeep.
• Furthering education via in-house eLearning.
• Maintain vendor credentialing compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in inventory management, healthcare, or project management preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Customer service, problem solving and analytical skills highly desired.
• Customer/Vendor credentialing may be required (this may include vaccinations). More details will be provided if you are selected for an interview.
• Optional travel up to 30%, depending on business needs and employee preference.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks.
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity.
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve.
• Applies judgment within defined parameters.
• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.

Anticipated hourly range:

$37.00 per hour - $47.52 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:

09/30/26

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.