Manager, Inventory Management

Cardinal Health; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k

HSA

FSAs

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Work-Life resources

Job summary

Cardinal Health in La Vergne, Tennessee is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to design and execute demand planning, forecasting, and stocking optimization. You will lead daily cycle counts, supervise staff, and coordinate DEA compliance and recalls to minimize obsolete inventory while meeting service levels.

The role involves collaboration with other DC supervisors to streamline warehouse operations and implement process improvements that enhance inventory accuracy and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; a degree is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor daily cycle counting and inventory movements.
• Coordinate DEA documentation validation and processing of controlled items.
• Manage recalls, returns, and item profiling with accurate data entry.
• Lead and develop staff to achieve productivity and quality targets.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly reports on inventory status.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

MS Office

Strong communication

Inventory management

DEA compliance knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What Inventory Mgmt contributes to Cardinal HealthInventory 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.Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm, or until task completeResponsibilitiesAssigns, directs, and monitors the daily cycle counting operations for counting, verifying, correcting and documenting the movement of all products into and out of the distribution center inventory to provide the best available inventory information for the customers who are placing orders for those products.Assigns, directs, and monitors the processing of reports that are required for the movement of control products and narcotics as specified by DEA regulations.Assigns, directs, and monitors DEA documentation validation and processing of class II customer returns.Accountable for ensuring morgue operations adhere to vendor return policies, minimize the company's exposure on outdated, short-dated or internal damaged product, insuring MRA process is coded correctly and outdates are pulled according to policy, proper processing of salvageable product.Assigns, directs, and monitors processing of recall items.Assigns, directs, and monitors item profiling and item description maintenance as well as bar code maintenance, deleting and discontinuing items within the system.Coordinates with other distribution center supervisors to facilitate efficient warehouse operations.Motivates employees to ensure that predetermined productivity and quality standards are achieved or exceeded.Recommends modifications or innovative ideas to Distribution Center management in order to improve inventory control procedures.Handles general employee inquiries and solves problems.Conducts interviews and recommends applicants to Distribution Center management.Completes and conducts performance appraisals on subordinates in conjunction with Distribution Center management.Trains new employees.Prepares and submits daily and weekly reports.Ensures all company and government regulatory agencies' security, safety and housekeeping policies and practices are followed.Maintains positive employee relations. Ensures that the corporation’s management principles, policies, and procedures are consistently practiced.Ensures quality service is provided to customers.QualificationsHigh school diploma requireddegree preferred3-5 years experience3+ supervisory/management skillsStrong communication skillsStrong knowledge of Microsoft Office productsWhat is expected of you and others at this level in Operations for functional successManages professional employees and/or supervisors; may manage business support, technical or production staffHas accountability for managing financial resourcesProvides technical guidance to employeesDevelops processes and procedures to implement functional strategiesHas in-depth expertise in own job family and knowledge of the related job familiesApplies expertise to improve effectiveness and provide guidance to employees in own areaMakes decisions, often difficult and/or unpopular, that impact the work of subordinates within job family; influences subordinates to support decision by presenting rationale/business caseRole models Cardinal Health's high ethical standards and code of conductRecognizes development needs and capability gaps in own area and arranges specific projects/assignments to address needsProactively identifies talent internally and externally, including participation in succession planning process for job familyCascades organizational goals through the function/work area to the individual level and ensures individuals understand how they can contributeBuilds confidence and respect of others through a positive and energizing styleAccepts responsibility for establishing goals and achieving results within own job family, holding self and others accountable for resultsManages budget for own area and allocates resources accordingly, applying knowledge of profit drivers within own area/job familyInterprets internal/external business issues and adapts work priorities in own areaAssists in the definition of strategic plans for own work team/job family or key product(s)/service(s)Works with customers to anticipate and interpret customer needs and business challengesIdentifies quality and service-oriented customer solutions and shares key learnings with othersResolves operational problems that impact the effectiveness of own areaEncourages subordinates to strive for operational excellence by continually challenging old methods or ways of thinking and taking responsible risks to maximize results; serves as a role model in innovative thinking and in focusing on quality within workWorks collaboratively with internal/external groups to achieve business results, integrating the diverse perspectives of individuals of different backgrounds; coaches others in the dynamics of effective teamworkEffectively solicits and explains difficult concepts and persuades others to adopt a point of view; states own point of viewAnticipated salary range: $89,00 - $127,200Bonus eligible: YesBenefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.Medical, dental and vision coveragePaid time off planHealth savings account (HSA)401k savings planAccess to wages before pay day with myFlexPayFlexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short- and long-term disability coverageWork-Life resourcesPaid parental leaveHealthy lifestyle programsApplication window anticipated to close: 10/10/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.The salary 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. 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