What Supply Chain Planning contributes to Cardinal Health

Supply Chain Planning is responsible for ensuring the right quantity of products arrive in the right place, at the right time and cost. This job family is accountable for the design and execution of demand planning, supply planning, deployment planning, inventory planning, collaborative planning, expediting, purchasing and the design and implementation of the supply chain network. Supply Chain Planning utilized supplier contracts and manufacturing parameters to exceed customer service level commitments while optimizing supply chain costs and inventory. Supply Chain Planning leverages technology to achieve best in class processes to position supply chain as a competitive advantage.

Job Summary

As the Manager, Sales & Operations Planning and Execution (S&OP/E ) you will have a transformative opportunity to build and shape a high-performing organization comprised of S&OP/E and supply chain process subject matter experts. This role reports to the Director, Supply Chain Center of Excellence and you will own the Sales & Operations Planning and Execution processes by working cross-functionally with Finance, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. The Manager, S&OP/E role is critical to achieve the Global Medical Products & Distribution (GMPD) segment’s strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and mentor a team and actively develop your team to achieve performance goals and individual development plans.
• Develop and implement a robust S&OP and S&OE strategy that aligns with organizational goals and objectives.
• Establish the segment-wide S&OP calendar and lead the S&OP cycle, including facilitating Executive S&OP/E forums.
• Standardize, establish, and govern the S&OP, demand, and supply planning processes across all finished good businesses in Global Medical Products & Distribution (GMPD).
• Develop, monitor and analyze key metrics measuring the performance of the S&OP process, identifying areas for improvement and implementing initiatives to enhance S&OP/E maturity.
• Effectively partner with Finance, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to continuously implement best practices.
• Train and mentor teams in planning methodologies, tools, and industry standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and innovation to drive a mindset of excellence and agility across the planning teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 5+ years related experience in supply chain with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and delivering results.
• Experience in implementing and governing S&OP/E processes highly preferred.
• Experienced in leading, coaching, and mentoring teams preferred.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization highly preferred.
• Strong business acumen, customer-centric mindset, and a deep understanding of market dynamics preferred.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to facilitate win-win outcomes preferred.
• Excellent project management skills, with a focus on execution, delivering on commitments, and managing stakeholders preferred.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front line supervisors and/or business support staff.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.
• Ensures employees operate within guidelines.
• Decisions have a short-term impact on work processes, outcomes and customers.
• Interacts with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management.
• Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects.
• Gains consensus from various parties involved.

Anticipated salary range: $86,400 - $129,570

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 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: 01/12/2025 *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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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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