Inventory Associate Jobs in Pendleton, SC (NOW HIRING)

Anticipated salary range: $67,500 - $96,300

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: 09/26/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

We are anticipating the shift to be: 7:00am - 3:30pm (or until completion) Monday - Friday. Must be flexible to work different shifts as necessary to engage with all team members.

What Inventory Control Warehouse Operations 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.

Responsibilities: 

• Directs and manages a team of 12+ inventory control warehouse associates to account for timely distribution and receipt of products and motivate employees to ensure that predetermined productivity and quality standards are achieved. 

• Oversees all inventory control operations which includes; managing the flow of goods, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring efficient and accurate warehouse operations.

• Oversees the completion of SOX Reporting requirements, participates in QA events, reporting and resolution of Inbound and Outbound discrepancy, processing of customer returns, error resolution, cycle count compliance, profiling assistance and service issues.

• Implements best practices and maintains accurate inventory records.

• Adheres to budgetary guidelines and works to meet Distribution Center objectives and operational goals while maintaining standards pertaining to quality and inventory. 

• Drives and participates in continuous improvement projects and initiatives. 

• Performs daily scheduling of the work force to ensure proper staffing to select, replenish, restock, locate, and ship merchandise in a productive and cost-efficient manner.

• Develops and maintains an inventory tracking system.

• Evaluates inventory levels, reorder points, and stock availability regularly.

• Monitors and reports inventory accuracy and shrinkage.

• Designs and implements inventory control procedures.

• Examines raw material levels and identify shortages.

• Documents daily shipments and deliveries for replenishment

• Avoids excessive surplus or inefficiencies by properly ordering new supplies.

• Actively engages in employee development, which includes training, coaching, counseling, and performance appraisals. 

• Collaborates with cross functional teams at all levels within the organization, specifically within HR groups on a daily basis. 

• Interviews and makes hiring decisions for lead and associate level roles.   

• Maintains general responsibility for disciplinary process in the area of counseling, oral and written warnings; ensure a productive work climate in the warehouse operation. 

• Prepares ad hoc reports, as necessary using Excel (or any other necessary programs) 

• Reviews attendance/PTO records and ensures scheduling is maintained.  

• Holds staff accountable for conducting work in a safe manner while enforcing Cardinal Health compliance and regulations concerning OSHA, DEA, FDA, State and local authorities.

• Majority of workday is spent on the floor while balancing administrative duties. 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred; Bachelor’s degree a plus 

• 2-3 years related experience preferred. 

• Strong organizational skills are desired for success in this role

• Prior experience with inventory control, continuous improvement projects and initiatives 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Previous experience leading a team. 

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel (Pivot Tables and spreadsheets)  

• Experience working within ERP’s (SAP or Manhattan) preferred.   

What is expected of you and others at this level:

• Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of business support, technical or production staff in an assigned area. 

• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors. 

• Applies expertise to solve standard and non-standard problems within own area. 

• Role models Cardinal Health's high ethical standards and code of conduct 

• Provides direction in discussing and creating development plans. 

• Provides input into succession planning process for own work area.  

• Aligns individual goals for self and others with work area/functional goals. 

• Builds confidence and respect of others through a positive and energizing style. 

• Works within budgetary/ financial objectives set by manager, applying knowledge of profit drivers to work processes within own area. 

• Builds customer relationships, interprets customer needs and assesses their business requirements. 

• Leverages customer knowledge to develop alternative solutions and shares key learnings with others. 

• Resolves day-to-day or routine problems using defined processes. 

• Works/brainstorms with work team and provides suggestions for solutions that contain the appropriate level of risk; ensures work team understands and supports the focus on operational excellence. 

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.