Strategic Inventory & Forecasting Manager

Cardinal Health; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k

HSA

FSAs

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Work-Life resources

Job summary

Cardinal Health in La Vergne, Tennessee is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to design and execute demand planning, forecasting, and stocking optimization. You will lead daily cycle counts, supervise staff, and coordinate DEA compliance and recalls to minimize obsolete inventory while meeting service levels.

The role involves collaboration with other DC supervisors to streamline warehouse operations and implement process improvements that enhance inventory accuracy and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; a degree is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor daily cycle counting and inventory movements.
• Coordinate DEA documentation validation and processing of controlled items.
• Manage recalls, returns, and item profiling with accurate data entry.
• Lead and develop staff to achieve productivity and quality targets.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly reports on inventory status.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

MS Office

Strong communication

Inventory management

DEA compliance knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cardinal Health in La Vergne, Tennessee is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to design and execute demand planning, forecasting, and stocking optimization. You will lead daily cycle counts, supervise staff, and coordinate DEA compliance and recalls to minimize obsolete inventory while meeting service levels.

The role involves collaboration with other DC supervisors to streamline warehouse operations and implement process improvements that enhance inventory accuracy and cost efficiency.