Inventory Associate

Anticipated hourly range: $20.50-$27.24 per hour (includes shift differential)

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: 11/17/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly 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.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 11AM-7:30PM or completion of work

What Inventory Management contributes to Cardinal Health

Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning.

Inventory Management is accountable for the design and execution of demand planning and customer forecasting systems, supply planning, product deployment and expediting processes, and the development and implementation of a stocking optimization model to minimize costs and inventory while delivering on service requirements.

Job Summary

The Inventory Associate is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting efficient warehouse operations through comprehensive inventory management activities. This role partners closely with operations teams to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, perform cycle counts, monitor product expiration dates, and reconcile count variances. The position supports customer and operational needs by responding to inventory-related requests, researching and correcting inventory issues, and maintaining accurate system records.

Additional responsibilities include managing inventory movements, processing customer and vendor returns, evaluating product condition for resale, and ensuring the proper disposition of damaged, expired, and recalled products in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Works with operations team members reconciling inventory issues.
• Research and resolve count variances to ensure accurate inventory records and identify potential areas of improvement in the process.
• Move inventory locations as needed to maintain efficient and compliant operations.
• Receive returns from vendors and customers and determines product quality for resale.
• Research, verify, and responds to customer service requests in CRM.
• Reviews, processes, and intervenes on all recall notices for products.
• Follows QRA/QIC policies and procedures when working with recalled products.
• Follows proper product expiration date tracking protocols.
• Performs damaged and expired product processing according to company policies and procedures.
• Reconciles cycle counts inventory discrepancies.
• Assist Operations teams with inventory requests and other operational tasks.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience preferred.
• High school degree or GED preferred.
• Material Handling Equipment experience preferred:
  • Order picker
  • Reach truck

What is expected of you and others at this level:

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks.
• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area.
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training, and certifications.
• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution.
• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
• Adheres to all quality guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Works under moderate degree of supervision. Must be a self-starter.
• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor.
• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor.

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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