Senior Inventory Coordinator: Forecasting & Operations

Cardinal Health; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an Inventory Controller to manage materials handling and product distribution in a healthcare supply chain environment in East Hartford, CT. You will support warehousing, fulfillment, and demand planning to optimize stock levels and service.

The role requires 2–4 years of inventory control experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP/MRP/WMS systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate records and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of inventory control experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or supply chain environment preferred.
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, WMS, or other inventory management systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, audits, reconciliations, inventory adjustments, and ongoing inventory control activities.
• Receive inbound materials and customer-supplied inventory; verify quantities against purchase orders and packing slips, validate product data, and release inventory for operational use.
• Release and manage Manufacturing Orders (MOs), review allocations, monitor material availability, and support production schedules to ensure timely order completion.
• Develop forecasts of inventory based on customer demand, orders, and shipment speeds of various products and manufacturers.
• Create and process inventory replenishment requests and purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure product availability.
• Monitor inventory transactions, including transfers, rework orders, returns, quarantined inventory, and material movements, ensuring accurate system records.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, damaged materials, quality concerns, expired inventory, and other exceptions, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Generate and maintain inventory, customer, and operational reports; analyze inventory performance, aging inventory, product velocity, and key inventory metrics.
• Support warehouse operations through picking, packing, receiving, and inventory verification activities while ensuring compliance with established inventory procedures.
• Utilize ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications to maintain accurate inventory records, support reporting, and drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

Inventory control

ERP/MRP/WMS knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking an Inventory Controller to manage materials handling and product distribution in a healthcare supply chain environment in East Hartford, CT. You will support warehousing, fulfillment, and demand planning to optimize stock levels and service.

The role requires 2–4 years of inventory control experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP/MRP/WMS systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate records and drive improvements.