WHAT APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT & MAINTENANCE CONTRIBUTES TO CARDINAL HEALTH

Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value.
Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization’s software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization’s internal needs and externally facing business needs. Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications.

JOB SUMMARY

Cardinal Health is seeking an experienced Director, Supply Chain IT to lead the strategic implementation and rollout of the Manhattan Active platform across our Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions (PSS) network. This experienced leader will drive warehouse management system (WMS) transformation initiatives while ensuring seamless integration with Material Handling Equipment (MHE) automation solutions to optimize our Supply Chain Operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience with focus on supply chain technologies, preferred
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with WMS, TMS, Labor Management, preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience, preferred; MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management Information Systems or related field a plus
• Proven track record of leading large-scale enterprise software implementations across multiple sites
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare or highly regulated distribution environments
• Strong background in MHE automation integration and warehouse control systems
• Deep understanding of Manhattan WMS architecture, APIs and integration capabilities
• Experience with warehouse automation technologies / MHE such as good-to-person, conveyors, sorters, robotics and voice/RF systems
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (preferably GCP), microservices architecture and modern integration patterns
• Strong understanding of data analytics and business intelligence tools for supply chain optimization
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex, multi-year technology initiatives
• Experience leading resources/employees in a Global Capability Center (GCC)
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present to executive audiences
• Experience managing IT budgets of $20M+ annually
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma or similar process improvement certifications
• Experience with pharmaceutical regulations (FDA, DEA)
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical supply chain requirements including track & trace, serialization and temperature management