Sr Analyst, Category Management

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Sr Analyst – Category Management to execute key product lifecycle and inventory optimization efforts. The Sr Analyst - Category Management, U.S. Medical Products & Distribution is responsible for the National Brand assortment planning including analyzing SKU performance, managing surplus, and driving cost efficiency through collaboration with Operations, Inventory Management, Global Sourcing, Sales, Distribution Marketing, and various other cross-functional support teams. The ideal candidate will have a analytical mindset, a deep understanding of product and margin performance, and the ability to effectively influence to drive impactful results across the business.

Responsibilities

Product Lifecycle Management

• Identify duplicative product families and opportunities to consolidate or convert to high-volume SKUs.
• Review and analyze slow and no-move SKUs to drive assortment optimization.
• Conduct low- and negative-margin SKU assessments to inform go-forward strategies.
• Collaborate with global sourcing and operations teams to recommend SKUs for end-of-life status or to renegotiate improved cost and terms with manufacturers.

Inventory and Surplus Management

• Assist with onboarding processes including stocking requirements and system set-up.
• Monitor and manage surplus inventory, identifying SKUs eligible for return, resale, or scrap.
• Partner with operations and global sourcing to execute product returns or scrapping processes.
• Analyze distribution and stocking expenses for slow/no-move SKUs to minimize exposure to excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience preferred
• 2+ years of related experience preferred
• Analytical and data interpretation skills; proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to collaborate across functions, especially with operations and sourcing teams.
• Experience managing surplus or end-of-life product processes is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 10% (about 1-2x per year)

Anticipated salary range: $68,500 - $88,020

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: 08/07/2026 *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.

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.

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