Senior Supply Chain Business Analyst

** THE COMPANY and BUSINESS
** Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company, providing customized solutions for hospitals, health systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centres, clinical laboratories, and physician offices worldwide.
** Function:
** Supply Chain Management
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***** What “Senior Supply Chain Business Analyst” contributes to Cardinal Health
****** Job Summary
*** You will independently lead complex planning initiatives across demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning. You will collaborate with global and cross functional teams to drive structural improvements, enhance planning accuracy, and strengthen end to end supply chain performance.

While AI is not yet embedded in our daily operations, we are preparing for a future shift toward data driven and AI enabled planning. We welcome candidates who bring either:
• Strong supply chain planning expertise with exposure to AI/ML tools, or
• Solid experience leveraging AI tools with a strong motivation to build a career in supply chain management.

This role offers the opportunity to shape our future planning capabilities and influence long term operational strategy.
*** Key Responsibilities
**** Lead end‑to‑end supply chain planning initiatives, including demand forecasting, inventory management, and supply planning, ensuring alignment with business goals and service-level requirements.
* Drive cross‑functional projects with SCM, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, and Global teams to enhance planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
* Develop and refine KPIs, conduct root‑cause analysis, and propose data‑driven improvement actions with long‑term impact.
* Identify, design, and implement new planning processes, models, and best practices, contributing to policy and procedure development.
* Lead process‑improvement or system‑enhancement projects with significant scope, independently determining methodologies and execution plans.
* Mentor junior planners and analysts, providing guidance on planning methodologies, tools, and problem‑solving approaches.
*** Qualifications & Requirements
****** Must
* *** 8–12 years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or demand forecasting.
* Proven track record of leading complex, cross‑functional projects with measurable business impact.
* Experience with AI/ML tools (forecasting models, optimization algorithms, generative AI tools) or strong interest in applying AI to SCM.
* Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
* Fluency in English and Japanese.
*** Preferred
* *** Proficiency with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
* Basic knowledge of Python or R is a plus.
*** What is expected of you and others at this level
**** Lead projects independently and drive them to completion.
* Propose new approaches and establish best practices.
* Develop and mentors junior team members.
* long‑term contribution to the organization.**会社概要**私たちは50年にわたり、世界30か国以上で約4万4千人の従業員とともに医療機関、薬局、研究所等に医薬品・医療製品およびデータソリューションを提供しているグローバル企業です。中心静脈用カテーテル、栄養投与用チューブ、深部静脈血栓予防用フットポンプのリーディングカンパニーとして、日本法人では、日本の医療に欠かせない存在を目指しています。当社の高品質な製品が高く評価され、国内にある病院の約90％にあたる7000以上の施設で私たちの製品が利用されています。
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