Inventory Management Specialist

Cardinal Health•NJ-New Jersey-FIELD, NJ

3d•$37 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Health WaveMark Solutions provides a SaaS-based clinical supply chain and workflow management platform for healthcare providers, using technologies such as RFID and barcode tracking, cloud-based software, predictive analytics, and automated inventory management. The Inventory Management Specialist is responsible for daily ordering and replenishment of customers’ disposable medical supplies in acute and non-acute settings. The role provides inventory management expertise to help organizations right-size inventory, improve efficiencies, streamline processes, and support change management within clinical departments, including operating rooms, cardiac catheterization labs, interventional radiology, emergency departments, labor and delivery, central supply, and ambulatory sites. This is a customer-facing role that serves as a liaison, provides product information, and resolves customer account issues accurately and efficiently. The position requires clear communication, problem-solving, and confidence in troubleshooting and investigating. The specialist works on-site at various customer locations within New Jersey, with optional travel up to 30% depending on business needs and employee preference. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 6:00 a.m. to 2:30/3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills are preferred.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, is preferred.
Customer service, problem-solving, and analytical skills are highly desired.
Customer or vendor credentialing may be required and may include vaccinations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 2 years of experience in inventory management, healthcare, or project management.

Responsibilities

Order and replenish stocking locations daily.
Process on-demand requests.
Manage and maintain asset locations, including housekeeping.
Manage customer relationships.
Resolve and mitigate back orders.
Perform monthly physical inventories for all SKUs and record counts on a count sheet.
Generate a monthly one-page report for customers.
Analyze data and provide recommendations for action.
Right-size inventory through consolidation, PAR level review, and SKU rationalization.
Define and execute projects and track them using project plans.
Track expirations and manage disposition.
Manage and submit timecards.
Manage an expense count.
Manage and maintain point-of-use locations.
Further education through in-house eLearning.
Maintain vendor credentialing compliance.