Inventory Management Analyst

About the role

Onsite at Nebraska Medicine's Omaha Hospital campus; not a remote position. Shift: Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm. Pay rate: $23.00 per hour (bonus ineligible). The Analyst, Inventory Management plays an integral role in service and inventory optimization across Cardinal Health’s distribution network, meeting desired inventory levels, vendor management activities, handling backorders and other supply‑related activities, maintaining high customer service through forecast, procurement, demand, and inventory management, supporting supply chain projects and initiatives, and developing strong supplier relationships to resolve major operational issues. Applies basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks; works on projects of limited scope and complexity; follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems; works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions; develops competence by performing structured work assignments.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of inventory, supply chain, warehouse, or related experience preferred.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to maintain inventory accuracy while supporting operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams, vendors, and customers to resolve inventory and order-related issues.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems, spreadsheets, and basic computer applications preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks independently.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, move, and stage materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement and replenishment of sterile processing and operating room (OR) supplies to ensure product availability and support patient care operations.
• Coordinate returns of defective or damaged OR products, including inspection, documentation, packaging, and shipment through receiving and dock teams.
• Utilize inventory management systems, including WaveMark and Premier, to create, maintain, and track inventory records and product numbers for OR and clinical supplies.
• Process product additions, changes, and deletions within inventory systems while maintaining accurate inventory data and supply levels.
• Place and monitor orders with Cardinal Health and other vendors, proactively communicating delays, backorders, and substitute product options to end users.
• Partner with inventory managers, receiving teams, clinical staff, and other stakeholders to support supply chain operations and resolve inventory-related issues.
• Track pending purchase orders and open orders, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution of fulfillment concerns.
• Provide customer service through email, phone, and in-person communication, addressing product inquiries, order issues, and supply requests.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

$23.00 per hour (bonus ineligible)

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm