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Cardinal Health Global Inventory Planner in FIELD, Costa Rica

Cardinal Health is currently seeking an Inventory Consultant to join our Inventory Management team. The incumbent will be part of a Global, Cross Functional Team with the goal to drive the essential inventory planning and inventory optimization initiatives across all business units under the Medical Segment.

Accountabilities

  • Identify and implement processes, strategies and technological solutions to meet GPSC’s Financial metrics - global budgeted inventory costs and Financial DIOH

  • Work closely with Finance on Inventory Forecasting Process and with Operations to share visibility on future projections as part of their Capacity Planning

  • Focus on ENM/Reserve with plan in place to mitigate future ENM and drive optimization projects in efforts to right size the inventory across the Point of Manufacturers

  • Assist in developing strategies like PFEP (Plan for every Part) to minimize the total inventory cost for Cardinal Health Branded products while maximizing service levels through optimal working capital utilization

Responsibilities

  • Interact with global planning, manufacturing, operations, marketing, finance, customer service and other functions inside CAH to develop and analyze CAH health finished goods inventories.

  • Execute and analyze various ad-hoc reports and analyses in support of CAH inventory and replenishment strategies as well as support in the process of forecasting volumes to Replenishment Centers (RCs)

  • Support and guide inventory forecast and budgeting processes with businesses and regions

  • Identify and lead supply chain projects to optimize inventory and reduce risks by rolling out best practices in support of optimal inventory performance and capital management and supporting projects in collaboration with supply chain, operations, financial, & commercial teams

  • Execute process improvement initiatives related to inventory optimization strategy

  • Create and implement standardized metrics (KPI's) and reporting calendars aligned with finance reporting calendars

  • Develop processes for inventory calculations, data, risks, and SOX controls

  • Serve as subject matter expert in modeling inventory scenarios and act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Operations or Supply Chain with 3-5 years of experience working under Planning (Supply / Demand / Inventory), Operations.

  • Advance English proficiency.

  • Experience with Alteryx, Tableau.

  • SQL, Cloud databases, Kinaxis highly preferred.

  • Strong analytical skills, proven ability to analyze data trends with the use of reporting tools and drive action from findings.

  • Self-starter, ability to navigate ambiguity and be proactive in recommending solutions and solving problems.

  • Lean knowledge and Operational Excellence project experience preferred with ability to identify and drive improvements using root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong professionalism, interpersonal and influencing skills; ability to build rapport, understanding, and trust with all key stakeholders preferred.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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/Affirmative Action 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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