Supply Chain Associate (Inventory & Purchasing)

Cardinal Health•El Paso, TX

3d•$15 - $19

About The Position

The Supply Chain Associate supports Cardinal Health’s Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing team by executing and expediting purchase orders and coordinating supplier and internal follow-up. The team helps ensure that the right quantity of products arrives at the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost. Its work includes tactical supplier relationship management, supporting cost and process improvements, applying supplier contract terms, and evaluating supplier performance. This role manages purchase orders placed through SAP/ECC as Stock Transport Orders, documents supplier confirmations, tracks past-due orders and shipments, and works with planners, buyers, suppliers, receiving plants, and distribution planners to resolve discrepancies and back orders. The associate also maintains procedures and scheduling coverage, trains new B1 PAs as needed, and provides backup for an absent Planner/Buyer. The position is expected to perform basic, routine assignments under close management and detailed instructions, seeking regular guidance from a supervisor.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience preferred.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience preferred.
Good customer service experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Experience with computer systems.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of experience.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Document incoming purchase order confirmations in the work group mailbox.
Contact suppliers that do not provide purchase order confirmations.
Follow up on past-due purchase order lines and update ETA and tracking information.
Assist with back-order follow-up to determine root causes and obtain recovery information.
Manage discrepancies with the Planner, including pricing and unit-of-measure issues.
Work with receiving plants to resolve receiving discrepancies.
Use tools to prioritize work and document actions.
Manage all purchase orders placed through SAP/ECC as Stock Transport Orders.
Verify DN drops and Goods Issued.
Assist the Planner/Buyer with component status updates.
Work with distribution planners to obtain back-order ETAs and track shipments.
Develop and maintain SOPs, update the coverage/scheduling matrix, and provide training for new B1 PAs as needed.
Provide backup support when a Planner/Buyer is absent.