Senior Inventory Coordinator, Returns - 1st Shift

Cardinal Health, Inc.; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

HSA

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health, Inc. in La Vergne, TN, is hiring for an Inventory Analyst where you will forecast inventory, manage cycles, and coordinate with suppliers to maintain accurate stock levels. The role requires attention to data, adherence to SOPs, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include receiving goods, entering data, running inventory reports, and assisting with returns. This position supports continuous improvement and ensures timely material availability for

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience preferred.
• Past warehouse experience preferred.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long shifts.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives inbound products and validates data in the system.
• Develops forecasts of inventory based on demand and speed.
• Places electronic orders based on inventory reporting and forecasting.
• Monitors inventory levels and analyzes slow/fast-moving items.
• Investigates discrepancies and escalates as needed.
• Conducts regular cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Assists returns process and checks expiration dates.
• Cross trains in picking, packing and shipping.

Skills

Inventory management

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Anticipated hourly range:$19.20 per hour - $30.25 per hour

Bonus eligible:No

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

Application window anticipated to close: 10/8/2026

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.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm

What Inventory Mgmt contributes to Cardinal Health

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.

Responsibilities in this role

• Receives inbound products from manufacturers and checks packing slips to ensure that the quantity of product matches the slips and the order placed. Enters and validates product data in the database and releases product for use in the facility.
• Develops forecasts of inventory based on customer demand, orders, and shipment speeds of various products and manufacturers.
• Places electronic orders based on inventory reporting and forecasting. Communicates with manufacturers as necessary to provide additional order information.
• Monitors inventory levels continually and runs reports from database to analyze slow-moving products, fast-moving products, and expiration date data.
• Evaluates quantity discrepancies and quality issues, such as damaged products and enters issues into database and contacts manufacturers to identify and resolve the issue and, as necessary, escalates the issue to the Manager, Pharmacy Services.
• Conducts regular cycle counts by developing count lists, providing lists and instruction to Pharmacy Technicians and other staff, and collecting and validating the count data.
• Performs daily cycle count reconciliations
• Assists returns personnel in the returns process
• Checks expiration dates on products to ensure physical product location and system
• Cross trains in various areas such picking, packing and shipping

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks
• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works under moderate degree of supervision
• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor
• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience preferred
• Past warehouse experience preferred
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift and stand for entire shift
• Ability to follow direction and change priorities
• Able and willing to work in refer 36°F-42°F for up to 10 Hours or longer
• Able and willing to work in a freezer 5°F for 30-minute increments followed by a 10-minute
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office preferred
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time in a warehouse environment
• High school diploma or equivalent Preferred

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. 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.