Inventory Quality Manager

Location: New York

## Inventory Quality Manager Apply locations:
NY-Whitestone-Kinraytime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :

*** 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.
** Anticipated salary range:**$109,600/yr - $156,600/yr
** Bonus eligible:
** Yes
* * 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 myFlex Pay
* Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
* Short- and long-term disability coverage
* Work-Life resources
* Paid parental leave
* Healthy lifestyle programs
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* Schedule:

** (hours may shift to accommodate operational needs)
* Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm (or until task complete)
* Occasional evening shift required based on operational needs
** Application window anticipated to close:
** 9/7/2026  if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary 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.
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* Job Summary:

** The Manager, Inventory Management leads the site’s Inventory Management team and oversees the stocking optimization and inventory planning in the facility through a team of Supervisors and other professionals. The Manager contributes to the facility’s profitability through managing supplier costs and driving operational improvements. As a primary liaison to the Souring function, the Manager provides key input into supplier negotiations, demand planning and forecasting and also translates operational changes in the broader distribution network into requirements for the facility.

** Responsibilities:
*** Oversees the site’s Inventory Management team by setting short- and long-term objectives, directing tasks for individual teams and professionals, and providing guidance on complex issues. Leads regular meetings with Supervisors to ensure alignment.
* Drives the profitability and operating margins of the facility by implementing supplier contracts with minimal costs. Regularly monitors revenues and costs at the supplier level and assesses opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
* Based on expert knowledge of the facility’s operations and analyses and reporting conducted by managed team, provides inputs into supplier negotiations executed by Sourcing teams. Ensures that supplier agreements are aligned to the capabilities and economics of the facility.
* Provides input and feedback into the business unit’s demand planning and forecasting based on inventory planning and supplier relations.
* Evaluates the impact of changes in standard operating procedures, network planning and major supplier agreements on the facility’s operations. Coordinates with Managers, Warehouse Operations and other site leaders in order to modify operations to meet new requirements and customer commitments.
* Evaluates performance of teams and of direct reports, providing regular feedback and development opportunities. Participates in people management activities including performance reviews, recruiting and onboarding, and talent management.
* Directs regular cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure high inventory accuracy and to troubleshoot and resolve customer issues.
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* Qualifications:

*** 8-12 years of experience, preferred
* Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work…