Inventory Slotting & Optimization Analyst

Cardinal Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an Inventory Analyst (Profiler) to bridge warehouse operations with WMS master data, focusing on slotting optimization and space utilization. The role aims to reduce picker travel time, prevent congestion, and sustain data accuracy across the warehouse floor.

You will work with floor teams to implement layout changes, monitor KPI-driven targets, and participate in ongoing process improvements while complying with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of related warehouse/distribution center experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Experience working within an enterprise WMS beyond basic RF scanning; location types, inventory statuses, and SKU attributes preferred.
• Strong spatial reasoning and physical math ability (dimensions, weights, shelf clearance).
• Self-starter attitude capable of working autonomously against structured daily standard work.
• Strong attention to detail regarding master data accuracy.
• Ability to stand for long periods; lift up to 50 pounds; flexible for overtime.

Responsibilities

• Ensures attainment of service levels and inventory targets including product availability for customer orders.
• Builds relationships with internal customers and supply sources to reach objectives.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements that enhance service and speed.
• Plan and execute slotting changes to optimize pick density and ergonomics.
• Investigate system alerts such as location type mismatches and blowout carts.
• Review upcoming SKU arrivals to pre-assign optimal pick and reserve locations.
• Monitor slot utilization metrics and recommend min/max level adjustments.
• Coordinate with supervisors and teams to implement layout changes.
• Adhere to site safety regulations and EHS/QRA policies.
• Participate in special projects as needed.

Skills

Spatial reasoning

Math ability

Attention to detail

Autonomous working

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

WMS systems

RF scanning

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking an Inventory Analyst (Profiler) to bridge warehouse operations with WMS master data, focusing on slotting optimization and space utilization. The role aims to reduce picker travel time, prevent congestion, and sustain data accuracy across the warehouse floor.

You will work with floor teams to implement layout changes, monitor KPI-driven targets, and participate in ongoing process improvements while complying with safety standards.