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Medline

Medline

5,001-10,000 employees

Provider of medical supplies and healthcare solutions

Healthcare

Entry, Junior

Northbrook, IL, USA

Hybrid model of work based out of headquarters in Northfield, IL.

Category
Inventory Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 1 year relevant business or administrative support experience.
  • Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling).
  • Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Access (for example: designing and creating simple queries, modifying data types, adding dates, working with required fields and/or creating labels).
  • Intermediate analysis and math skills.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate inventory levels (surplus, stock transfers, returns, DEDs, slot holds). Contact branches to receive product break downs and/or to offer a solution for Sales.
  • Review and approve all DED requests.
  • Work with AP to resolve any vendor discrepancies.
  • Respond to product information requests from the sales force. Provide Sales the appropriate Medline preferred cross-reference literature brochures.
  • Assist with the over flow calls from the Product Support team.
  • Review: back order report, surplus report, customer requested product stocking (DEDs/ RCIs), HOTSHEETS and open Purchase Order reports.
  • Process all returns. Review all AP issues with vendors (overbill notices, problem tickets, debit memos and credits) and slot holds.

Medline provides a wide range of medical supplies and healthcare solutions to clients such as hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies. Their product catalog includes items like protective gear, wound care supplies, diabetes care products, and home diagnostics. Medline operates on a business-to-business model, selling directly to healthcare providers and institutions. They generate revenue through the sale of these medical supplies and equipment, as well as offering value-added services like supply chain management and educational resources. What sets Medline apart from its competitors is its strong focus on sustainability and resilience, demonstrated by significant investments in domestic supply chain infrastructure. The company has received recognition for its consistent value and support, including the Preferred Supplier of the Year award from the University of Texas System Supply Chain Alliance.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$486.4K

Headquarters

Mundelein, Illinois

Founded

1966

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Medline's planned IPO in 2025 could raise over $5 billion, boosting capital.
  • Expansion into lab and EVS with Sutter Health increases Medline's market reach.
  • AI integration in supply chain management reduces costs and enhances efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership transition with Jim Pigott's retirement may affect strategic continuity.
  • Market volatility could impact Medline's financial stability post-IPO.
  • Increased competition in medical supplies challenges Medline's market position.

What makes Medline unique

  • Medline's partnership with Microsoft enhances its AI-driven supply chain capabilities.
  • The OptiView® Transparent Dressing showcases Medline's innovation in advanced wound care.
  • Medline's commitment to sustainability strengthens its competitive position in the healthcare market.

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