Analyst, Inventory Management (Full-Time)

Cardinal Health•Whitestone, NY

About The Position

The Analyst, Inventory Management (Profiler) bridges physical warehouse operations and warehouse management system (WMS) master data. The role focuses on warehouse slotting optimization, space utilization, and picking productivity. Its primary impact is to optimize product placement to reduce picker travel time, prevent warehouse congestion and blowouts, maintain inventory data accuracy, and support continuous improvement standards on the warehouse floor. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, or until tasks are complete; shift hours may fluctuate based on operational needs. The anticipated hourly pay range is $28.30 to $40.60. The position is not bonus eligible. Overtime may be needed. The anticipated application window closes on 12/10/2026. Cardinal Health notes that actual pay is determined by factors including geographical location, relevant education, experience, skills, and internal pay equity.

Requirements

0–2 years of related warehouse or distribution-center experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
Experience working directly in an enterprise WMS beyond basic RF scanning, including understanding location types, inventory statuses, and SKU attributes, preferred.
Strong spatial reasoning and physical math ability, including calculating cubic dimensions, weight capacities, and shelf clearance.
Self-starter able to work autonomously against structured daily standard work.
Strong attention to detail regarding master data accuracy.
Ability to stand for long periods and frequently stoop or bend.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to be detail-oriented, quality-focused, and self-motivated.
Ability to coordinate with other team members to accomplish goals.
Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment while meeting established performance quotas and standards.
Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed safety shoes and a material-handling-equipment safety harness.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of related warehouse or distribution-center experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
Experience working directly within an enterprise WMS, understanding location types, inventory statuses, and SKU attributes beyond basic RF scanning.

Responsibilities

Ensure desired service levels and inventory targets are met, including product availability to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner.
Build relationships with internal customers, sources of supply, and business peers to achieve business objectives.
Identify process-improvement opportunities that improve service and speed through analysis of supply chain information and metrics.
Plan and execute physical and systematic slotting changes to optimize pick density and workplace ergonomics.
Investigate and resolve system-generated alerts, including location type mismatches and blowout carts or stations.
Review upcoming SKU arrivals and pre-assign optimal pick and reserve locations before receipt.
Monitor slot utilization metrics, assess worst-fit percentages by comparing SKU cubic velocity with slot dimensions, and recommend appropriate minimum and maximum level adjustments.
Coordinate with warehouse floor supervisors, inventory control leads, and picking teams to execute layout changes.
Follow site safety regulations and wear required personal protective equipment, including steel-toed safety shoes and material-handling-equipment safety harnesses; comply with Cardinal Health EHS and QRA policies and procedures.
Complete special projects as needed.