Strategic Inventory Coordinator

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Burnside (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

HSA

401k

Early pay access with myFlexPay

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an Inventory Management professional to maintain inventory accuracy, receive inbound materials, and release manufacturing orders in a fast-paced distribution environment. You will forecast inventory, process replenishments, and monitor transactions to ensure data integrity across ERP systems.

Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP/MRP/WMS are essential for success. The role requires 2–4 years of inventory control experience in manufacturing or distribution, with a

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• 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 with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking an Inventory Management professional to maintain inventory accuracy, receive inbound materials, and release manufacturing orders in a fast-paced distribution environment. You will forecast inventory, process replenishments, and monitor transactions to ensure data integrity across ERP systems.

Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP/MRP/WMS are essential for success. The role requires 2–4 years of inventory control experience in manufacturing or distribution, with a