Lead Inventory Coordinator (Full Time, Days)

Cardinal Health; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 64,758,000 - 93,126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

401k plan

myFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Work-Life resources

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Stafford, TX seeks a Lead Coordinator, Inventory Management to analyze inventory, resolve inbound discrepancies, and drive facility efficiency. The role acts as a working lead, ensures SOP adherence, and provides training while guiding the team.

The position focuses on validating shipments, forecasting, and managing stock to minimize costs and improve service levels.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in inventory management or related field.
• High School Diploma, GED or technical certification in related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to lead and train Associates and Senior Coordinators; follow SOPs and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-the-job guidance to Associates and Senior Coordinators and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Teach and mentor team members on tasks as needed.
• Verify inbound shipments against packing slips and quantities.
• Enter and validate product data in the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and release products for use.
• Develop forecasts based on demand, orders, and shipment speeds; place electronic orders.
• Communicate with suppliers for order details and issue resolution.
• Monitor inventory levels and analyze slow and fast-moving items and expirations.
• Conduct regular cycle counts with counts lists and validation of data.

Skills

Cherry picker

Team leadership

Training others

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm or until finish

Anticipated hourly range: $22.60 per hour - $32.50 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Application window anticipated to close: 10/17/2026.

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.

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

Scope

What Inventory Management contributes to Cardinal Health Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning. 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 Lead Coordinator, Inventory Management analyzes existing inventory and resolves inbound discrepancies in order to drive the facility’s operational efficiency. As an experienced team member, the Lead Coordinator serves as a working lead, ensures the team’s adherence to standard operating procedures, and provides on-the-job guidance and trainings. This job validates inbound shipments, places electronic orders, creates standard inventory reports and forecasts, and leads regular cycle counts. By ensuring the quality and efficiency of inventory management, this job contributes to customer satisfaction and minimizing the facility’s expenses.

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.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience, preferred Cherry picker experience required
• High School Diploma, GED or technical certification in related field or equivalent experience, preferred
• What is expected of you and others at this level: Takes the lead in effectively applying and teaching new processes and skills in order to accomplish a wide variety of assignments Comprehensive knowledge in technical or specialty area Ability to apply knowledge beyond own areas of expertise Performs the most complex and technically challenging work within area of specialization Preempts potential problems and provides effective solutions for team Works independently to interpret and apply company procedures to complete work Provides guidance to less experienced team members May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise

Diversity and Inclusion

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 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 Information

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.