Inventory Control Supervisor - Cardinal Health, Durham, NC

About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company connecting the world's 200,000+ providers with millions of patients through innovative supply chain solutions. With annual revenues exceeding $200 billion, we drive efficiency in pharmaceutical distribution, at-home solutions, and medical product manufacturing. Our Durham, NC distribution center at Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions DC plays a pivotal role in delivering essential healthcare products directly to patients nationwide. As a Fortune 500 leader, Cardinal Health prioritizes innovation, compliance, and employee success, making it an ideal place for inventory control professionals to advance their careers.

Role Overview

The Inventory Control Supervisor at Cardinal Health's Durham, NC facility leads warehouse operations to ensure precise inventory management, efficient product distribution, and superior service levels. Reporting to distribution leadership, this full-time role (10:00am - 6:30pm Monday-Friday, with potential weekend needs) involves hands-on floor management balanced with administrative duties. With a salary range of $67,500 - $93,300 USD annually, this position offers competitive pay influenced by experience, location, and internal equity. Join a team optimizing stocking models to minimize costs while meeting demanding service requirements in the fast-paced healthcare supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

As Inventory Control Supervisor, you'll oversee all aspects of warehouse inventory control, driving productivity and accuracy. Core duties include:

• Directing a team of associates for timely product receipt and distribution, motivating them to meet productivity and quality standards.
• Managing goods flow, inventory levels, and warehouse efficiency, including SOX reporting, QA events, discrepancy resolution, and cycle counts.
• Implementing best practices, maintaining accurate records, and developing inventory tracking systems.
• Scheduling workforce, evaluating stock levels, monitoring shrinkage, and designing control procedures.
• Leading employee development through training, coaching, performance appraisals, hiring, and disciplinary processes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including HR, and enforcing compliance with OSHA, DEA, FDA, and local regulations.
• Handling daily Deselect reports, ad hoc Excel reporting, attendance tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role spends the majority of time on the warehouse floor, ensuring operational excellence and a safe, productive environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Cardinal Health seeks candidates with demonstrated expertise in inventory control and warehouse leadership. Essential qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3+ years in inventory management or warehouse supervision, ideally in healthcare or distribution.
• Proficiency in inventory systems, Excel, and reporting tools; knowledge of SOX, QA processes, and regulatory compliance (OSHA, DEA, FDA).
• Strong leadership skills for team motivation, hiring, training, and performance management.
• Analytical mindset for optimizing reorder points, monitoring shrinkage, and driving cost efficiencies.
• Excellent communication for cross-functional collaboration and ability to thrive in a dynamic, floor-based environment.

Experience with continuous improvement projects and budgetary adherence is highly valued.

Benefits & Perks

Cardinal Health invests in your well-being with comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Generous paid time off plan and paid parental leave.
• 401k savings plan with company match.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Access to wages before payday via myFlexPay.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, plus healthy lifestyle programs and work-life resources.

These perks support your health, financial security, and work-life balance from day one.

Career Growth

At Cardinal Health, career advancement is a reality. This supervisory role serves as a launchpad to higher operations management, supply chain leadership, or corporate roles. We provide robust training, leadership development programs, and internal mobility opportunities. High performers often progress to roles like Distribution Manager or Regional Operations Director, with mentorship from industry experts. Our commitment to continuous improvement fosters skill-building in lean methodologies, data analytics, and healthcare logistics.

Why Join Us

Choose Cardinal Health for impactful work in healthcare supply chain, where your expertise ensures patients receive critical at-home solutions on time. Enjoy a supportive culture emphasizing safety, innovation, and employee success in Durham's thriving logistics hub. With competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and a stable work schedule, this is your chance to lead in a mission-driven organization powering better patient outcomes.

Role FAQs

What is the work schedule?

10:00am - 6:30pm Monday-Friday, or until work is complete; weekends may be required based on business needs.

Is relocation assistance provided?

Relocation support is not specified; local candidates preferred for this Durham, NC role.

What salary can I expect?

Anticipated range: $67,500 - $93,300 USD/year, based on experience and equity.

Are there bonus opportunities?

This role is not bonus eligible.

How do I apply?

Submit your application promptly; window closes 03/23/2026.

Optimize your career in healthcare logistics—apply for Inventory Control Supervisor at Cardinal Health Durham today!