Strategic Supply Chain Planner - Hybrid/Remote

Cardinal Health; Carson City (NV); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO

HSA

401k

MyFlexPay

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Advisor to ensure accurate net requirements flow to manufacturing sites and external manufacturers, enabling proper product mix and quantities while supporting material procurement for Service & Repair activities.

The role maintains safety stock levels, reviews plant capacity, and collaborates with deployment teams to prevent shortages. Kinaxis, SAP, and BPCS planning tools are used daily to drive network efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in supply chain planning
• 2
• APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification preferred
• Experience with SAP or Kinaxis preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans based on RMA trends, commercial strategy, and other business inputs.
• Monitor finished goods and spare parts availability to meet service requirements and minimize supply disruptions.
• Analyze service level and backorder performance, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Recommend and implement supply planning and inventory management improvements to enhance service, efficiency, and financial performance.
• Drive the reduction of excess and obsolete inventory risk and lead Last Time Buy planning activities for the Service & Repair portfolio.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate supply and service risks with key stakeholders.
• Lead and support strategic supply planning initiatives, including process improvements and system integrations.
• Host regular meetings with manufacturing plants and external manufacturers to address supply challenges and ensure service level objectives are met.
• Conduct monthly Supply Reviews as part of the S&OP process to align supply plans with business requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing, demand planning, marketing, operations, sourcing, and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives and drive supply chain performance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification preferred

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Advisor to ensure accurate net requirements flow to manufacturing sites and external manufacturers, enabling proper product mix and quantities while supporting material procurement for Service & Repair activities.

The role maintains safety stock levels, reviews plant capacity, and collaborates with deployment teams to prevent shortages. Kinaxis, SAP, and BPCS planning tools are used daily to drive network efficiency.