Lead Inventory Coordinator: Drive Warehouse Efficiency

Cardinal Health; Kansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Lead Coordinator, Inventory Management to analyze inventory, resolve inbound discrepancies and drive facility efficiency. As a working lead, you will guide associates, ensure SOP adherence, and provide on-the-job trainings.

You will validate inbound shipments, place electronic orders, create inventory reports and forecasts, and lead regular cycle counts to optimize costs and service.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience, preferred
• Cherry picker experience required
• High School Diploma, GED or technical certification in related field or equivalent experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• As a working lead, provides on-the-job guidance to Associates and Senior Coordinators and ensures that the team adheres to standard operating procedures for work assignments. Provides trainings on specific tasks as needed and serves as a resource to less-experienced team members.
• Upon receipt of inbound products from manufacturers, checks packing slips to ensure that the quantity of product matches the slips and the order placed. Enters and validates product data in the warehouse management system (WMS) and releases product for use in the facility.
• Develops forecasts of inventory based on customer demand, orders, and shipment speeds of various products and suppliers.
• Places electronic orders based on inventory reporting and forecasting. Communicates with suppliers as necessary to provide additional order information.
• Continually monitors inventory levels and runs reports from WMS (warehouse management system) to analyze slow-moving products, fast-moving products, and expiration date data.
• Evaluates quantity discrepancies and quality issues, such as damaged products, in inbound shipments and enters issues into WMS (warehouse management system). Contacts suppliers to identify and resolve the issue and, as necessary, escalates issues to a supervisor.
• Conducts regular cycle counts by developing count lists, providing lists and instruction to Associates and Senior Coordinators, and collecting and validating the count data.

Skills

Cherry picker experience

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Lead Coordinator, Inventory Management to analyze inventory, resolve inbound discrepancies and drive facility efficiency. As a working lead, you will guide associates, ensure SOP adherence, and provide on-the-job trainings.

You will validate inbound shipments, place electronic orders, create inventory reports and forecasts, and lead regular cycle counts to optimize costs and service.