Inventory Management Specialist

Cardinal Health

. Order and replenish stocking locations daily .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeNew Jersey • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $37 - $48 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management and project execution within healthcare settings, with a strong focus on customer service and data analysis to drive process improvements and efficiency.

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Inventory ManagementProject ManagementData AnalysisCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementProject ManagementData AnalysisPhysical InventoryBack-Order ResolutionSKU RationalizationVendor Credentialing ComplianceProcess ImprovementChange ManagementHousekeeping Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SolvingAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Industry Keywords

HealthcareCustomer RelationshipsAsset ManagementPoint-of-Use LocationsELearningInventory EfficiencyPAR Level ReviewCustomer/Vendor Credentialing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Order and replenish stocking locations daily
Process on-demand requests
Manage and maintain asset locations, including housekeeping
Manage customer relationships
Provide back-order resolution and mitigation
Perform physical inventory on all SKUs monthly and record counts
Generate monthly one-page customer reports
Analyze data and provide recommendations for action
Right-size inventory through consolidation, PAR level review, and SKU rationalization
Define and execute projects and track them through project plans
Track expirations and manage disposition
Submit timecards and manage expense counts
Manage and maintain point-of-use locations
Complete in-house eLearning
Maintain vendor credentialing compliance
Act as a customer-facing liaison, provide product information, and resolve customer problems
Support inventory efficiency, process improvements, and change management across clinical departments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
2+ years’ experience in inventory management, healthcare, or project management preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
Customer service, problem solving and analytical skills highly desired
Customer/Vendor credentialing may be required, including vaccinations
Ability to work on-site at various customer locations within New Jersey
Monday-Friday availability for 6am–2:30pm/3:00pm or 8am-5pm schedules
Optional travel up to 30%, depending on business needs and employee preference

Benefits

Comp & perks

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