Sr Analyst, Category Management

Anticipated hourly range: $33.00 per hour - $42.39 per hour

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: 07/17/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly 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.

What Category Management contributes to Cardinal Health

This team is responsible for assessing customer needs, market conditions and competition to inform business strategy. Marketing implements the strategy through developing, commercializing and monitoring the appropriate products and services.

The team collaborates cross functionally to deliver sales, profitability and inventory productivity goals by capitalizing on market trends and reimbursement changes. Manages and optimizes supplier relationships and product portfolio to drive financial results, increase market share and exceed customer expectations.

Job Summary

The Sr Analyst supports portfolio management operations for all at-Home Solutions product categories. Work includes; price change analysis, new item setups, item maintenance, supplier change workflow, coordination between portfolio management and marketing team, and supports maintenance of contracts in the contracting software. The role reports to a Manager of Portfolio Operations who oversees operational process improvement for all at-Home & Edgepark categories. The analyst is a support function to the portfolio management team.

 Responsibilities:

• Identifies risk and opportunity via financial analysis of cost change impact

• Collaborates with cross functional stakeholders including Pricing, Marketing, Legal, Quality, Regulatory, Planning, Inventory Management, Finance, Sales and Operations to gain internal alignment and gathers information necessary to execute supplier changes

• Supports PDM team with new item setup across various platforms

• Supports item maintenance including updating images and correcting item defects

• Supports PDM workflows including item discontinuations and UOM changes

• Coordinates with Marketing team on item transitions, new launches, product disruptions, discontinues and more

• Supports efforts to audit, correct and maintain accurate supplier contract data across the portfolio management team via contract software

• Seeks guidance as necessary from more experienced Manager, Portfolio management within same products division

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience, preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

• Experience with Oracle systems is preferred

• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills

​What is expected of you and others at this level:

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks

• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity

• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve

• Applies judgment within defined parameters

• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects

• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy

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.