Manager - Supply Chain Systems

Cardinal Health, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 103,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager for Supply Chain Systems to lead demand planning initiatives. This pivotal role involves enhancing the capabilities of Kinaxis for over 300 users, driving operational excellence, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. You will leverage your extensive experience in supply chain management and statistical forecasting to optimize processes and implement best practices. Join a supportive and inclusive environment where your contributions will significantly impact the organization's success and help shape the future of supply chain planning.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Flexible Spending

Disability Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Health Programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in supply chain with a track record of operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and statistical forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Act as Kinaxis demand planning product owner and implement new capabilities.
• Provide support and training for 300+ users across the organization.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Statistical Forecasting

Communication Skills

Project Management

Kinaxis

Alteryx

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Kinaxis Maestro

Alteryx

Job description

Job Summary

The Manager - Supply Chain Systems is the Demand Planning subject matter expert, responsible for executing implementations and new capabilities, while supporting 300+ Kinaxis users across the organization. This role will be the product owner of their domain, responsible for implementing or increasing adoption of capabilities that enable the business to fully leverage the power of Kinaxis for supply chain planning and execution. This role reports to the Manager, Kinaxis Center of Excellence (CoE).

Responsibilities

• Acts as Kinaxis demand planning business product owner and partners with IT and business stakeholders to manage and implement new capabilities.
• Scope, design, and deploy planning capabilities that enhance, improve, and transform the global supply chain planning processes within Kinaxis Maestro.
• Maintain deep expertise in Kinaxis and supply chain planning, understanding and analyzing demand planning business processes to identify capabilities that will improve business results.
• Execute strategies to improve user experience, adoption, and results.
• Build strong relationships with users to understand their processes, gather requirements, and test new or enhanced functionalities.
• Provide support and training for 300+ users across the organization.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in supply chain planning and execution, ensuring leveraging the latest advancements to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years related experience in supply chain with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and delivering results preferred.
• Experience as a super user in planning systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management principles and best practices.
• Strong experience in statistical forecasting; knowledge of algorithms including Multiple Linear Regression and ex post analysis.
• Preferred experience using Alteryx.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent project management skills, focused on execution, delivering commitments, and stakeholder management.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Apply advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage various projects.
• Participate in developing policies and procedures to achieve goals.
• Recommend new practices, processes, metrics, or models.
• Work on or lead complex projects of large scope with significant and long-term impact.
• Provide solutions that may set precedents.
• Independently determine methods for new projects, with guidance on overall objectives.
• Mentor less experienced colleagues.

Additional Information

• Anticipated salary range: $103,500 - $147,900.
• Bonus eligible: Yes.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, HSA, 401k, flexible spending, disability coverage, work-life resources, paid parental leave, and health programs.
• Application window closes on 5/12/25; apply promptly.
• Salary is an estimate and may vary based on location, education, experience, and internal pay equity.

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Cardinal Health encourages applications from back-to-work individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, and those without a college degree.

We support an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to protected statuses.