Strategic Supply Chain Planner — Hybrid/Remote

Cardinal Health; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

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

This role ensures sufficient finished goods and spare parts supply across the network, preventing shortages in S&OE and S&OP cycles, with hands-on use of Kinaxis, SAP, and BPCS planning systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field such as Supply Chain or equivalent work experience preferred.
• APICS, CPIM, or CSCP preferred.
• SAP or Kinaxis experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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 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

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

APICS CPIM/CSCP

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Job description

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

This role ensures sufficient finished goods and spare parts supply across the network, preventing shortages in S&OE and S&OP cycles, with hands-on use of Kinaxis, SAP, and BPCS planning systems.