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INTRODUCTION
Headquartered in Dublin, OH, Cardinal Health is a global healthcare services and products company. We provide customized solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, physician offices and patients in the home. We are a distributor of pharmaceuticals and specialty products; a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products; an operator of nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities; and a provider of performance and data solutions. Working to be healthcare’s most trusted partner, our customer-centric focus drives continuous improvement and leads to innovative solutions that improve the lives of people every day.
Our Pharmaceutical & Specialty Solutions Segment distributes branded and generic pharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical and over-the-counter healthcare and consumer products in the United States. This segment also provides services to pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers for specialty pharmaceutical products; operates nuclear pharmacies and radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities; provides pharmacy management services to hospitals, as well as medication therapy management and patient outcomes services to hospitals, other healthcare providers and payers; and repackages generic pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter healthcare products.
What Supply Chain Inventory and Purchasing contributes to Cardinal Health
The Supply Chain Inventory and Purchasing team is responsible for managing supplier relations at a tactical level by executing and expediting purchase orders. Supply Chain Inventory and Purchasing ensures the right quantity of products arrive in the right place, at the right time and cost. Assists in negotiating product and supply chain costs. Utilize terms and conditions of supplier contracts, work with internal customers to improve processes, and evaluate supplier performance that ultimately improves the supply chain.
JOB SUMMARY
As the Consultant, Supply Chain Inventory and Purchasing (Key Accounts), you will collaborate with numerous cross-functional stakeholders, including sales, key account, purchasing, finance, operations, sourcing and more, to build and deliver a customer focused plan that considers historical trends, seasonality, promotional activities, sales goals, and product transition plans, and monitoring service performance while balancing our financial targets. As we continuously have new technology launches, this role is also supporting new forecasting tools/reporting/dashboard development and scalable processes to drive cross-functional collaboration, improve forecast accuracy, and support long term sales strategies.
LOCATION
This role will be a hybrid position requiring 1-day in-office per week at the Dublin, OH, headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day inventory management contact for assigned key accounts, leading customer calls and presenting to external customers in areas of service level, formulary compliance, inventory readiness, top shortages, proactive monitoring.
- Maintains contractual service level objectives through monitoring and appropriately reacting to daily service level issues.
- Work cross-functionally with different business partners to understand business growth strategy, market trend, customer demand trend changes, and reconcile significant forecast variances, refine forecasts to support customer demand and business growth.
- Analyzes new/changing customer usage and takes appropriate actions to plan for demand changes.
- Provide support with data analytics, root cause analysis, and problem resolution of inventory concerns or issues.
- Be a leader in driving process improvements and automation for demand planning tools to reduce manual data aggregation and increase visibility to the forecast analysis.
- Communicate ideas concisely to a wide variety of stakeholders for purposes ranging from informative to financial approval from executives.
- Ad-hoc analytics related to inventory Management by Objectives (MBOs).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field, preferred
- 4+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain operations, logistics, and account management/customer service, preferred
- Proven track record of working across internal cross-functional departments and with external clients
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business intelligences tools for tracking KPIs and delivery metrics
- Ability to act as a trusted advisor to high-level accounts, while resolving day-to-day operational bottlenecks
- Strong root-cause analysis skills
- Experience in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) a plus
- Ability to be a self-starter with a high sense of urgency
ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $68,500 - $97,700
BONUS ELIGIBLE: No
BENEFITS: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
APPLICATION WINDOW ANTICIPATED TO CLOSE: 11/30/2026 if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
*The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Headquartered in Dublin, OH, Cardinal Health is a global healthcare services and products company. We provide customized solutions for hospitals, healthcare systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, physician offices and patients in the home. We are a distributor of pharmaceuticals and specialty products; a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products; an operator of nuclear pharmacies and manufacturing facilities; and a provider of performance and data solutions. Working to be healthcare’s most trusted partner, our customer-centric focus drives continuous improvement and leads to innovative solutions that improve the lives of people every day.
Our Pharmaceutical & Specialty Solutions Segment distributes branded and generic pharmaceutical, specialty pharmaceutical and over-the-counter healthcare and consumer products in the United States. This segment also provides services to pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers for specialty pharmaceutical products; operates nuclear pharmacies and radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities; provides pharmacy management services to hospitals, as well as medication therapy management and patient outcomes services to hospitals, other healthcare providers and payers; and repackages generic pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter healthcare products.
What Supply Chain Inventory and Purchasing contributes to Cardinal Health
The Supply Chain Inventory and Purchasing team is responsible for managing supplier relations at a tactical level by executing and expediting purchase orders. Supply Chain Inventory and Purchasing ensures the right quantity of products arrive in the right place, at the right time and cost. Assists in negotiating product and supply chain costs. Utilize terms and conditions of supplier contracts, work with internal customers to improve processes, and evaluate supplier performance that ultimately improves the supply chain.
JOB SUMMARY
As the Consultant, Supply Chain Inventory and Purchasing (Key Accounts), you will collaborate with numerous cross-functional stakeholders, including sales, key account, purchasing, finance, operations, sourcing and more, to build and deliver a customer focused plan that considers historical trends, seasonality, promotional activities, sales goals, and product transition plans, and monitoring service performance while balancing our financial targets. As we continuously have new technology launches, this role is also supporting new forecasting tools/reporting/dashboard development and scalable processes to drive cross-functional collaboration, improve forecast accuracy, and support long term sales strategies.
LOCATION
This role will be a hybrid position requiring 1-day in-office per week at the Dublin, OH, headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day inventory management contact for assigned key accounts, leading customer calls and presenting to external customers in areas of service level, formulary compliance, inventory readiness, top shortages, proactive monitoring.
- Maintains contractual service level objectives through monitoring and appropriately reacting to daily service level issues.
- Work cross-functionally with different business partners to understand business growth strategy, market trend, customer demand trend changes, and reconcile significant forecast variances, refine forecasts to support customer demand and business growth.
- Analyzes new/changing customer usage and takes appropriate actions to plan for demand changes.
- Provide support with data analytics, root cause analysis, and problem resolution of inventory concerns or issues.
- Be a leader in driving process improvements and automation for demand planning tools to reduce manual data aggregation and increase visibility to the forecast analysis.
- Communicate ideas concisely to a wide variety of stakeholders for purposes ranging from informative to financial approval from executives.
- Ad-hoc analytics related to inventory Management by Objectives (MBOs).
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field, preferred
- 4+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain operations, logistics, and account management/customer service, preferred
- Proven track record of working across internal cross-functional departments and with external clients
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business intelligences tools for tracking KPIs and delivery metrics
- Ability to act as a trusted advisor to high-level accounts, while resolving day-to-day operational bottlenecks
- Strong root-cause analysis skills
- Experience in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) a plus
- Ability to be a self-starter with a high sense of urgency
ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $68,500 - $97,700
BONUS ELIGIBLE: No
BENEFITS: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
APPLICATION WINDOW ANTICIPATED TO CLOSE: 11/30/2026 if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
*The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supply chain operations specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, logistics, or a related field
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
- Experience with inventory management, demand planning, or procurement processes
- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with large data sets in Excel or BI tools
- APICS CSCP or CPIM certification preferred or required by many employers
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
Tips for Your Supply Chain Operations Specialist Job Search
Quantify your impact on inventory metrics
Hiring managers for supply chain operations roles scan resumes for hard numbers. Replace vague phrases like 'improved efficiency' with specifics: fill rates, inventory turnover ratios, cost reductions, or on-time delivery improvements you directly influenced.
Highlight your ERP and WMS proficiency
Many postings filter candidates by software experience before a human reviews the resume. Name every ERP and warehouse management system you've used, including the version or module when you can, so your application clears automated screening.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supply chain operations specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by industry vertical
Supply chain operations work differs meaningfully between, say, food and beverage and medical devices. When searching, filter by industry so your experience aligns closely with the posting, and mirror the sector's terminology in your application materials.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers in this field routinely ask you to walk through how you'd handle a supplier delay, a sudden demand spike, or an inventory discrepancy. Practice narrating a real situation you managed from diagnosis to resolution, keeping your answer under three minutes.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Supply chain operations roles often include performance bonuses tied to fulfillment or cost targets. Before accepting an offer, ask about how those bonus metrics are measured and what a realistic payout looks like, so you're comparing offers on equal footing.
Supply Chain Operations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supply chain operations specialists?
Amazon, Fastenal, and Alvarez & Marsal are hiring the most supply chain operations specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active in manufacturing and large-scale distribution operations.
How many supply chain operations specialist jobs are remote?
About 48% of supply chain operations specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of much of the work. Roles focused on procurement analysis, demand forecasting, and vendor management tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions tied to warehouse or distribution floor operations are mostly on-site.
How do you become a supply chain operations specialist?
Most candidates start with a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, logistics, or operations. From there, gaining hands-on experience in purchasing, inventory control, or logistics coordination builds the practical foundation employers want. Earning an APICS certification, such as the CPIM or CSCP, strengthens your profile considerably. Many specialists move into the role after two to four years in adjacent operations or analyst positions.
Can you get a supply chain operations specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level supply chain operations roles exist, and employers often hire candidates with internship experience, relevant coursework, or transferable skills from adjacent fields like customer operations, purchasing, or data analysis. Demonstrating familiarity with ERP concepts, strong Excel skills, and an understanding of basic inventory principles can offset a short work history. Smaller companies and third-party logistics firms tend to have more entry-level openings than large enterprises.
What does the supply chain operations specialist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your background and software experience, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and sometimes a cross-functional panel. Expect scenario-based questions about how you've handled supplier issues, inventory variances, or process improvements. Some employers add a brief case study or data exercise to assess analytical thinking before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to supply chain operations specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to supply chain operations specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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