Inventory Optimization Specialist (Day Shift)

cardinalhealth; Walton Hills (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Walton Hills, Ohio seeks a Senior Coordinator, Inventory Management - Profiler to analyze inventory and resolve inbound discrepancies, driving operational efficiency and reporting accuracy for pharmacy warehouse operations.

The role validates inbound shipments, creates standard inventory reports and forecasts, leads cycle counts, and develops slotting strategies. You will work with receiving, quality, inventory and warehouse teams to sustain service levels and cost control.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience, preferred.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately measure, weigh, classify, and document inventory.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control processes, including cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, quality inspections, and discrepancy resolution, with a focus on maintaining inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently and collaboratively across receiving, operations, quality, and inventory teams.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming products and determine optimal warehouse storage locations based on product characteristics, demand, and operational requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, replenishment activity, and product movement to ensure inventory accuracy, product availability, and efficient workflow.
• Identify and resolve issues impacting receiving, replenishment, inventory, picking, and packing operations.
• Track warehouse capacity and storage utilization, making recommendations to improve space efficiency and operational performance.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle count reviews, audits, inventory investigations, and discrepancy resolution.
• Evaluate warehouse processes, product placement, and workflow patterns to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased productivity.
• Generate and analyze operational reports to support inventory control, warehouse performance, and business objectives.
• Support implementation of process improvements that enhance warehouse efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.
• Analyze product characteristics, velocity, and storage requirements to develop slotting strategies, optimize warehouse capacity, and support inventory placement decisions.
• Manage customer-owned inventory (COI), inventory accuracy, and receiving-related discrepancies while ensuring compliance with customer and operational requirements.
• Support new customer implementations through product profiling, storage planning, inventory setup, process development, and operational readiness activities.
• Train employees on profiling, slotting, inventory control, and warehouse best practices, while providing cross-functional support to receiving, quality (QIC), inventory, and warehouse office functions as business needs require.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independence

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cardinal Health in Walton Hills, Ohio seeks a Senior Coordinator, Inventory Management - Profiler to analyze inventory and resolve inbound discrepancies, driving operational efficiency and reporting accuracy for pharmacy warehouse operations.

The role validates inbound shipments, creates standard inventory reports and forecasts, leads cycle counts, and develops slotting strategies. You will work with receiving, quality, inventory and warehouse teams to sustain service levels and cost control.