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.
Job Summary
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.
Qualifications
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 preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What is expected of you and others at this level
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
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: 10/10/2026 *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 candidates geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
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