Sr. Consultant, Strategic Planning and Execution (Order to Cash)

Cardinal Health; Juneau (AK); Remote; USD 107,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with my

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability coverage

Work‑Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Strategic Planning and Execution professional to drive advanced process improvements across LE&I and inventory processes. This role emphasizes SAP-driven enhancements, cross-functional collaboration, and change management within a large healthcare supply chain.

The incumbent will lead governance discussions, mentor junior staff, and partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for technology-enabled improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years experience preferred.
• Deep functional knowledge of LE&I, Inventory (backorder), Substitution, Allocation and SAP functionality.
• Experience collaborating with business partners to scope opportunities for technology and process improvement.
• Strong influencing skills and proven success in partnering with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Point of contact for enhancements and defects related to LE&I, Inventory, Substitution, Allocation and SAP functionality.
• Manage priority list for enhancements and medium/low-priority defects.
• Facilitate governance meetings and advocate for requested work.
• Develop and Grow Super User Community.
• Coordinate with Organizational Change Management to deploy training.
• Develop Community of Practice and mentor junior team members.
• Optimize business processes using technology capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and measure impact.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Influencing skills

Partnering with stakeholders

Presentation skills

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

ServiceNow

JIRA

Job description

US-Nationwide-FIELD

Full time

20187408

This position is remote and can be based anywhere within the United States. Ideal candidates will be located near the Dublin, OH, office. Candidates must be able to work within EST business hours.

Headquartered in Dublin, OH, Cardinal Health is a global healthcare services and products company. We provide customized solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, physician offices and patients in the home. We are a distributor of pharmaceuticals and specialty products; a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products; an operator of nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities; and a provider of performance and data solutions. Working to be healthcare’s most trusted partner, our customer‑centric focus drives continuous improvement and leads to innovative solutions that improve the lives of people every day.

What Strategic Planning and Execution contributes to Cardinal Health

Strategic Planning and Execution is responsible for developing and supporting the realization of strategic plans and management agendas.

Responsibilities

• Point of contact for enhancements and defects related to Listings, Exclusions and Inclusions (LE&I), Inventory (backorder), Substitution, Allocation and how those processes are supported by SAP functionality

• Manage priority list for enhancements and medium/low-priority defects

• Facilitate charter development and advocate for requested work efforts during Governance meetings

• Develop and Grow Super User Community

• Coordinate with Organizational Change Management (OCM) to develop and deploy training

• Develop Community of Practice

• Optimize business processes by leveraging the functionality of the technology solution

• Change management and communication within a matrixed organization, leading through influence with multiple cross‑functional groups

• Develop and Identify metrics to quantify business process improvement

• Liaison with appropriate solution Run owner

• Support the development of business requirements

• Develop and mentor more junior‑level team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

• 8+ years experience, preferred

• Deep functional knowledge of Listings, Exclusions and Inclusions (LE&I), Inventory (backorder), Substitution, Allocation and how those processes are supported by SAP functionality, highly preferred

• Experience working with business partners to identify and scope opportunities for technology and process improvement

• Strong influencing skills and proven success in forming partnerships with business stakeholders

• Experience working with SAP, required

• Experience with ServiceNow and JIRA, preferred

• Analytical and Word Processing: Must demonstrate command of MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)

• Presentation: Must demonstrate clear, concise articulation of proposed actions, illustrating opportunity, alternatives, recommendation, and associated economics

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects

• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals

• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models

• Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope

• Projects may have significant and long‑term impact

• Provides solutions which may set precedent

• Independently determines method for completion of new projects

• Receives guidance on overall project objectives

• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $106,700 - $152,400

Bonus eligible : Yes

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: 09/28/26

** 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. 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.

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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.

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