Shift hours: Friday - Sunday 7:30am - 7:30pm (overtime required based on need)
Anticipated hourly range: $21.00 - $28.80 per hour (inclusive of 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: 01/11/2026 *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, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Job Summary
The Senior Associate (Planner, Coordinator) Warehouse Operations applies broad knowledge to ensure the integrity, quality, and accuracy of the facility’s inventory, which can include but is not limited to: controlling inventory adjustments and holds, profiling/sorting incoming product, resolving inbound and outbound discrepancies, purchasing supplies, ensuring timely delivery and processing physical returns. The Senior Associate executes the facility’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and responds effectively to routine and complex inventory/purchasing control issues.
Responsibilities
Grouping, allocating, and releasing orders to the warehouse floor, balancing workloads across different tasks (picking, packing).
Using WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) to manage dock utilization, prioritize tasks, and balance inbound/outbound truck flow.
Addressing product shortages, order cuts, and fulfillment delays, communicating with customer service and operations.
Should resolve inbound discrepancies by initiating communication with Inventory/QIC teams. Makes necessary adjustments in WMS and determines implications for customer order fulfillment.
Proactively identifies opportunities to improve operations and mitigate risks in inventory control and broader operations. Provides input into operational excellence initiatives through Supervisor and Manager
Running reports, troubleshooting system issues, and adjusting system parameters (like product zones) with management.
Continually monitors quality and productivity while working with supervisors, operations managers, and customer service to align priorities and resolve issues.
May determine proper resolution of discrepancies and other operational errors to ensure that customer commitments can be fulfilled in scheduled timeframe
Flexible to cross train with other departments including Inbound, Outbound, Inventory
Qualifications
2-4 years of related experience preferred
High School Diploma or GED preferred
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously across diverse communication platforms
Experience with standard MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.) and various systems
Ability to navigate through various inventory systems preferred
Strong interpersonal skills, while working both independently and collaboratively
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
Willingness to be trained on and operate warehouse equipment
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies knowledge and company policies to complete a variety of tasks
Demonstrates a working knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
Works on assignments that are moderately difficult requiring judgment in resolving issues
May assist in recommendation of processes on new assignments
Adheres to all quality guidelines
Works with limited supervision
Work occasionally involves review of output by work lead or supervisor
May provide general guidance or technical assistance to less experienced team members
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.
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