Inventory Coordinator, QIC

Cardinal Health•Tampa, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Coordinator, Inventory Management analyzes existing inventory and resolves inbound discrepancies in order to drive the operational efficiency of warehouse operations. The Senior Coordinator validates inbound shipments, places electronic orders, creates standard inventory reports and forecasts, and leads regular cycle counts. By ensuring the quality and efficiency of inventory management, this job contributes to customer satisfaction and minimizing the facility’s expenses. Inventory Management is accountable for the design and execution of demand planning and customer forecasting systems, supply planning, product deployment and expediting processes, and the development and implementation of stocking optimization model to minimize costs and inventory while delivering on service requirements. Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks. Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility. Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications. Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues. May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments. Adheres to all quality guidelines. Works with limited supervision. Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor. May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members. 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 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.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience within inventory department, working with returns preferred
High School Diploma/ GED preferred
Strong interpersonal skills, while working both independently and collaboratively
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
Good verbal and written communication skills
Experience with standard MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.) and various systems including SAP and ECC preferred
Ability to navigate through various inventory systems preferred
Willingness to learn to operate material handling equipment and rotate into various areas of the warehouse
Ability to work overtime as required

Responsibilities

Monitor inventory levels continually and run reports to analyze product movement and expiration data. Including ‘expired product report’, ‘product data change report’ and ‘sales order recon’
Conduct daily cycle counts of inventory to maintain established accuracy goals.
Evaluate quantity discrepancies, quality issues and exceptions both inbound and outbound, and enter issues into database
Perform root cause analysis with various cross operational teams
Research and reconcile daily inventory variances, and daily/monthly/annual reports
Contact manufacturers to identify and resolve any issues and, as necessary, escalates the issue to Supervisor or Manager
Monitor and manage expired product, customer returns and transfer of product
Perform additional inventory management functions as required