Inventory Slotting Analyst - 1st shift

Cardinal Health•Greenwood, SC

10d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Operations is 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. 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 a stocking optimization model to minimize costs and inventory while delivering on service requirements. 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. This individual will be working in Excel daily and will be developing the most efficient ways to compile data and track inventory. This also includes implementing best pick path layout to bring product to the docks.

Requirements

Bachelor degree, or equivalent experience preferred
2-4 years inventory experience in a warehouse/distribution environment is preferred
Proficient in Microsoft office, specifically Excel is preferred
Experience with lean concepts and warehouse layout continuous improvement is preferred
Supply chain experience is preferred

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.
Best pick path procedures are implemented. This is to make the process efficient for pickers to bring product to the docks.
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
Ability to communicate complex information so that it is easy to understand and influences others to take action based on data and information provided across different teams and functions.
Identifies opportunities for process improvements that improve service, speed or cost, through analysis of supply chain information and metrics.