Supply Chain Associate (Inventory & Purchasing)

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k savings plan

Paid time off

HSA

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Cardinal Health in Wisconsin seeks an entry-level Inventory/Purchasing associate to support daily PO processing in SAP/ECC and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams. You will verify orders, track shipments, and help resolve discrepancies to maintain on-time deliveries.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving, and a customer-service mindset, with opportunities to learn supply-chain SOPs and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• 0-2 years of experience preferred.
• Good Customer Service Experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good problem solving/decision making skills.
• Experience with computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Work Group Mailbox to document in-coming PO confirmation.
• Reach out to Suppliers that do not provide confirmations.
• Work Past Due PO lines and updated ETA/ Tracking information.
• Assist with Back Order Follow up for Root Cause and fix information.
• Manage discrepancies with Planner; pricing, UOM.
• Work with receiving plants on Receiving Discrepancies.
• Use tools to prioritize work and document actions.
• Manage all Purchase orders placed through SAP/ECC as Stock Transport Orders.
• Verifying DN drops and Goods Issued.
• Assist Planner / Buyer with Component status updates.
• Work with Distribution planners to obtain back-order ETA and track shipments.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, update coverage/scheduling matrix, and provide training for New B1 PA’s as needed.
• Provide Back Up support when a Planner / Buyer is absent.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP ECC

Job description

What Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing contributes to Cardinal Health

Operations are responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning.

Operations is responsible for managing supplier relations at a tactical level by executing and expediting purchase orders. Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing ensures the right quantity of products arrive in the right place, at the right time and cost. Assists in negotiating product and supply chain costs. Utilize terms and conditions of supplier contracts, work with internal customers to improve processes, and evaluate supplier performance that ultimately improves the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Work Group Mailbox to document in-coming PO confirmation
• Reach out to Suppliers that do not provide confirmations
• Work Past Due PO lines and updated ETA/ Tracking information
• Assist with Back Order Follow up for Root Cause and get- well information
• Manage discrepancies with Planner; pricing, UOM.
• Work with receiving plants on Receiving Discrepancies
• Using tools to prioritize work and document actions
• Manage all Purchase orders placed through SAP/ ECC as Stock Transport Orders.
• Verifying DN drops and Goods Issued.
• Assist Planner / Buyer with Component status updates
• Work with Distribution planners to obtain back-order ETA and track shipments
• Develop and maintain SOPs, update coverage/ scheduling matrix, and provide training for New B1 PA’s as needed.
• Provide Back Up support when a Planner / Buyer is absent

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience, preferred
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
• Good Customer Service Experience
• Excellent Communication Skills: written and verbal
• Good Problem Solving / Decision making Skills
• Experience with computer systems

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete standard tasks
• Works on basic and routine assignments
• Selects correct processes from prescribed rules or guidelines
• Work is closely managed and follows detailed instructions
• Seeks regular guidance and advice from supervisor

Anticipated hourly range:$15.00 - $21.67 per hour based on experience

Bonus eligible:No

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:10/21/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.