Strategic Supply Chain Planner - Hybrid/Remote Impact

Cardinal Health

Baton Rouge (LA)

Hybrid

USD 69,000 - 98,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

HSA

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a hybrid-based Supply Chain Planning Advisor in the United States. The role focuses on ensuring accurate Net Requirements flow to manufacturing sites and external manufacturers, supporting material procurement for Service & Repair, and maintaining safety stock levels to prevent shortages across the network.

The position collaborates with cross-functional teams using Kinaxis, SAP, and other planning tools to meet service targets and optimize costs.

Qualifications

3 years of experience in supply chain planning 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.