Supply Chain Associate – Inventory, Purchasing

Cardinal Health

. Work Group Mailbox to document in-coming PO confirmation .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $15 - $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in managing purchase orders through SAP/ECC, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving skills while supporting planners and buyers in tracking shipments and resolving discrepancies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

SAP/ECC Purchase Order ManagementCustomer Service ExperienceExcellent Communication SkillsProblem Solving SkillsTraining and SOP Development

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Hard Skills

Purchase Order ManagementSAP/ECCData EntryTracking InformationDiscrepancy Resolution

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCommunicationProblem SolvingDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

Computer Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Stock Transport OrdersBack Order Follow UpReceiving DiscrepanciesSOP DevelopmentCoverage/Scheduling Matrix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work Group Mailbox to document in-coming PO confirmation
Reach out to Suppliers that do not provide confirmations
Work Past Due PO lines and updated ETA/ Tracking information
Assist with Back Order Follow up for Root Cause and get-well information
Manage discrepancies with Planner; pricing, UOM
Work with receiving plants on 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 Planner / Buyer with Component status updates
Work with Distribution planners to obtain back-order ETA and track shipments
Develop and maintain SOPs, update coverage/ scheduling matrix, and provide training for New B1 PA’s as needed
Provide Back Up support when a Planner / Buyer is absent

Requirements

What you’ll need

0-2 years of experience, preferred
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience, preferred
Good Customer Service Experience
Excellent Communication Skills: written and verbal
Good Problem Solving / Decision making Skills
Experience with computer systems

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