Inventory Profiler (Full Time, Days)

Cardinal Health•Roanoke, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst, Inventory Management plays an integral role in service and inventory optimization across Cardinal Health’s distribution network. This job is responsible for meeting desired inventory levels, vendor management activities and the handling of backorders and other supply related activities. The Analyst, Inventory Management is also responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service through the management of forecasts, procurement activity, customer demand and inventory levels. This job provides support to supply chain specific projects and initiatives to drive process improvement. The Analyst, Inventory Management develops strong relationship with suppliers to aid in the resolution of major operational issues.

Requirements

0-2 years of experience preferred
BA, BS or equivalent experience in related field preferred
Applies basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks
Works on projects of limited scope and complexity
Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems
Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions
Develops competence by performing structured work assignments

Nice To Haves

Recognize, report and document system anomalies
PIT/MHE certification
Strong operational knowledge
Ability to own improvement projects
LSS background

Responsibilities

Ensures the attainment of desired service levels and inventory targets including the availability of product to fulfill customer orders in timely matter.
Manages inventory levels to provide a high level of customer service while maximizing inventory turnover.
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to develop forecasts, share information, address issues and concerns.
Leads event management, execution of new and discontinued items, reporting and analytics activities.
Builds relationships with internal customers, sources of supply, and business peers to reach desired business objectives.
Performs all supply planning for assigned portfolio and issue purchase orders to suppliers and ensure timely delivery or orders.
Assists in the resolution of issues involving order promising, deviations to planned inventory levels, establishment and utilization of safety stock, and customer delivery difficulties
Identifies opportunities for process improvements that improve service, speed or cost, through analysis of supply chain information and metrics.
Review and research customer demand changes
Submit holdouts where appropriate
OWI research
Review DC out report
Collaborate with buyers on special orders and demand variation
Allocation overrides
Customer error research (shorts, overages, mis-ships)
Cycle count adjustment research
Corporate collaboration for item discrepancy issues
Work with corporate Inventory Management, Operations, Sales, Transportation and customers
Assist in processing return to vendor product and display breakdowns
Responsible for the out date pull process
Assist in new customer onboarding and Inventory planning
Cross department project work with both Corp. and FDCs
Responsible for Interdivision transfers and EPO’s
On Time Receiving / Scheduling responsibilities
Recognizes the importance of accurate cycle counting in the larger picture
Understands the contribution of cycle counting to the success of Operations