Strategic Supply Chain Planner — Hybrid/Remote

Cardinal Health

Topeka (KS)

Hybrid

USD 69,000 - 98,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Advisor to ensure accurate net requirements for manufacturing sites and external partners. You will support material procurement for service and repair, maintain safety stock, and minimize shortages across S&OP and S&OE horizons.

Experience with Kinaxis, SAP, and related planning systems is preferred. You will collaborate with global sourcing, logistics, demand planning, and operations to meet customer service targets and drive improvements in

Qualifications

3 years of experience preferred.
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 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.