Lead Inventory Coordinator

Shift: Monday-Friday from 6:00am-2:30pm or until completion of work

Anticipated hourly range: $25.00 per hour - $35.80 per hour

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: 4/11/2026 *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

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.

Job Summary
The Lead Coordinator, Inventory Management is responsible for monitoring the maintenance and process issues and the resolution of those issues on the production floor. The job is responsible for removing barriers to production and suggesting corrective action as necessary. The job is responsible for a significant portion of the production process.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience, preferred.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Leverage Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) to complete daily tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Perform physical activities such as bending, reaching, stooping, lifting, and standing for the duration of the shift to support operational needs.
• Guide and develop team members through effective coaching, clear direction, and supportive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Process returned products by executing timely and accurate handling, documentation, and workflow completion for all incoming returned items.
• Segregate products by classifying and separating returned materials in accordance with waste‑stream, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Manage disposition containers by overseeing the opening, closing, and proper use of all designated containers to ensure compliant and efficient product handling.
• Support team efficiency by assisting team members, addressing workflow needs, and helping maintain smooth daily operations.
• Direct floor operations by supervising unpacking, inspection, repacking, staging, and coordinating outbound shipment schedules for returned goods.
• Coordinate communications by managing email and cross‑departmental communication to resolve issues, provide updates, and align priorities with internal partner

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments
• Demonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
• Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments
• May provide technical guidance and training to others
• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
• Works on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue
• Makes recommendation for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation
• Adheres to all quality guidelines
• Works with minimal degree of supervision
• Has latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines
• Provides guidance to less experienced team members
• May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise

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.

Salary : $25 - $36