Senior Analyst, Inventory Management -Buyer Job in Dublin, Ohio US
Senior Analyst, Inventory Management -Buyer
JOB TITLE: Senior Analyst, Inventory Management - Buyer At Cardinal Health, we're developing the innovative products and services that make healthcare safer and more productive. Join a growing, global company genuinely committed to making a difference for our customers and communities. Function: Operations Family: Inventory Mgmt What Inventory Mgmt contributes to Cardinal Health 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. Demonstrates working knowledge of universally accepted inventory management concepts and applicable SOPs Independently analyzes customer demand Complies with SOPs and recommends possible changes Utilizes necessary systems to perform required tasks, displaying intermediate computer skills Completes tasks related to procuring finished goods and understands the implications of those decisions What is expected of you and others at this level in Operations for functional success Works to understand complex functional situations by paying attention to the details of the tasks at hand and by breaking them down into smaller pieces. Collaborates with others and builds strategic alliances globally; negotiates to build broad-based support and/or persuades others in order to influence important outcomes. Ensures that clients have a positive experience; commits to meet or exceed client expectations. Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency while providing flawless transactions and services; manages monetary assets and other resources to optimize cost effectiveness. Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of protocols, programs or deliverables; compares measurement results to standards and takes immediate action to close gaps identified. Accountabilities Purchase order generation for assigned vendors consistent with stocking strategies Exception review of purchase orders for minimums, multiples, pricing, etc. Maintain purchasing system (SCORE) parameters for assigned vendors and SKUs Collaborate with IM Planning and Strategic Sourcing teams (Consumer Health, DSA and GPP) to drive problem resolution and process improvement Supplier relations - customer service Entry and Execution of Emergency Purchase Orders, Deals and Trade Show Buys Reporting as necessary Other assignments as requested by management Qualifications Bachelor degree, or equivalent experience 3-5 years experience Functional Technical (SCORE, Access, Excel, Business Objects) Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Customer oriented Results driven (execution/follow up) Analytical Excellent time management/organizational skills Must provide proof of, and maintain current immunizations and obtain additional immunizations appropriate for the facility which enables access to customer sites in order to perform essential job functions. Proofs must include: Hepatitis B, Influenza (current year), MMR (mumps, measles, rubella), Varicella (chicken pox) Annual TB/PPD (skin test), Tetanus/Diphteria/Pertussis. Requisition ID : 12002659 Primary Location : Ohio-Dublin-Cardinal Place Travel : No Schedule : Full-time Job Posting : Mar 15, 2012, 10:42:22 AM