Supply Chain Planning Advisor

Location:

This position is ideally based in Riverview, FL with a hybrid work schedule. We are also open to considering remote candidates based on experience and qualifications.

The Supply Chain Planning Advisor is responsible for ensuring accurate Net Requirements flow to manufacturing sites and external manufacturers, enabling production to meet the correct product mix and quantities while supporting material procurement for Service & Repair activities. This role ensures sufficient finished goods and spare parts supply across the network to prevent shortages in both the short term Sales and Operations Execution (S&OE) and long term Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).

• Responsibilities include reviewing plant capacity, collaborating with deployment teams, maintaining appropriate safety stock levels, and identifying inventory reduction opportunities.
• The role utilizes Kinaxis, SAP, and BPCS planning and deployment systems.
• The Supply Chain Planning Advisor partners closely with cross-functional teams, including global sourcing, global trade, demand planning, commercial, logistics, and operations, to achieve or exceed customer service metrics such as service levels and backorder targets.
• Responsibilities Develop and maintain supply plans based on RMA trends, commercial strategy, and other business inputs.
• Monitor finished goods and spare parts availability to meet service requirements and minimize supply disruptions.
• Analyze service level and backorder performance, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Recommend and implement supply planning and inventory management improvements to enhance service, efficiency, and financial performance.
• Drive the reduction of excess and obsolete inventory risk and lead Last Time Buy planning activities for the Service & Repair portfolio.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate supply and service risks with key stakeholders.
• Lead and support strategic supply planning initiatives, including process improvements and system integrations.
• Host regular meetings with manufacturing plants and external manufacturers to address supply challenges and ensure service level objectives are met.
• Conduct monthly Supply Reviews as part of the S&OP process to align supply plans with business requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing, demand planning, marketing, operations, sourcing, and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives and drive supply chain performance.

• 3 years of experience
• preferred Bachelor's degree in related field such as Supply Chain, or equivalent work experience
• preferred APICS, CPIM, or CSCP
• preferred SAP or Kinaxis experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
• Works on complex projects of large scope
• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects
• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $68,500 - $97,700

Bonus eligible:
No

Application window anticipated to close: 10/10/2026

• 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

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.

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