Full-Time

Product Support Spec

Posted on 2/4/2025

Medline

Medline

5,001-10,000 employees

Provider of medical supplies and healthcare solutions

Compensation Overview

$22 - $30.75/hr

Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

Northbrook, IL, USA

Category
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
Required Skills
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 1 year customer service 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).
Responsibilities
  • Work collaboratively with the Product Support team to ensure that all incoming customer/sales requests are reviewed and resolved or passed to the appropriate group.
  • Resolve intermediate to difficult problems, while collaborating with more senior level employees on more complex problems/crosses.
  • Accurately cross-reference and/or research external brands to identify corresponding Medline products.
  • Identify and report training deficiencies to Product Manager or Senior Product Support Specialist. Access gaps in product offerings and work with the relevant product manager to set-up new vendors and items.
  • Report product issues/concerns.
  • Report deficiencies and coordinate with the relevant Product Manager or Senior Product Support Specialist to discuss the set-up of new vendors and items.
  • Provide administrative support and respond to sales rep questions as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Previous healthcare experience.

Medline provides medical supplies and healthcare solutions to various clients, including hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies. The company offers a wide range of products such as protective gear, wound care items, diabetes care supplies, and home diagnostics. Medline operates on a business-to-business model, selling directly to healthcare providers and institutions. Its revenue comes from the sale of these medical supplies and equipment, along with value-added services like supply chain management and educational resources. Medline distinguishes itself from competitors through its strong focus on sustainability and resilience, demonstrated by significant investments in domestic supply chain infrastructure. The company's goal is to consistently deliver value and support to its clients, as evidenced by accolades like the Preferred Supplier of the Year award from the University of Texas System Supply Chain Alliance.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$500K

Headquarters

Mundelein, Illinois

Founded

1966

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Medline's Prime Vendor agreement with O'Neill Healthcare strengthens its position in senior care.
  • The collaboration with Swisslog enhances Medline's warehouse automation, improving operational efficiency.
  • Medline's potential IPO in 2025 could provide significant capital for expansion and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competitors with advanced technologies may challenge Medline's market share.
  • Geopolitical tensions could disrupt Medline's raw material sourcing, affecting supply chain stability.
  • Rising raw material and transportation costs may pressure Medline's profit margins.

What makes Medline unique

  • Medline's extensive product catalog covers diverse healthcare needs, from wound care to diagnostics.
  • The company has a robust domestic supply chain infrastructure, enhancing resilience and reliability.
  • Medline's commitment to sustainability aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly medical supplies.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Company News

PR Newswire
Mar 19th, 2025
O'Neill Healthcare Awards Prime Vendor Business To Medline

Ohio-based senior living and home health taps into Medline's extensive portfolio after 30-plus years with previous supplierNORTHFIELD, Ill., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced it has entered into a multi-year Prime Vendor distribution agreement with O'Neill Healthcare, a family-owned provider of senior care services in Ohio. Medline will be the primary supplier for O'Neill Healthcare's post-acute care business, spanning six skilled nursing buildings and additional home health, hospice care and home medical equipment (HME) operations

PR Newswire
Mar 11th, 2025
Medline Awards Distribution Center Of The Year And Safe Awards

Five Awards Given in Each Category for Different Size FacilitiesNORTHFIELD, Ill., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline, the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care, announced this week its Distribution Center of the Year and Safety, Awareness for Everyone (SAFE) Award recipients to its top-performing facilities. These awards are given to the top-performing Medline distribution centers in the United States across its four tiers of size, as determined by the sales volume distributed out of each facility. Medline team members who work at these facilities take pride in knowing they are providing the highest-quality consistent, reliable and safe service to the company's healthcare customers

PR Newswire
Mar 11th, 2025
Swisslog And Medline Collaboration Results In New Autostore Installation In Aurora, Colorado

ATLANTA, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Swisslog, a leading provider of best-in class warehouse automation and software, today announced that long-time customer Medline will deploy an AutoStore system optimized by Swisslog's SynQ software within its Aurora, Colo. facility. When completed, it will be the 24th AutoStore system installation since the two companies began working together more than a decade ago

PR Newswire
Feb 24th, 2025
Mmcap Infuse Awards Medline National Cooperative Agreement Extension

Medline's dedicated government team and robust distribution network continue supporting state and local municipalitiesNORTHFIELD, Ill., Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline, the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care, today announced it has been awarded a contract extension from MMCAP Infuse to continue the distribution of medical-surgical supplies for local and state municipalities.Through this agreement, more than 35,000 MMCAP Infuse members representing state agencies, counties, cities and school districts across all 50 states are receiving access to negotiated pricing on Medline's extensive portfolio of essential medical supplies. Medline can support these MMCAP Infuse members through its differentiated network of 45 distribution centers in the U.S. and a fleet of more than 2,000 MedTrans trucks."Our agreement with MMCAP Infuse has allowed us to position Medline as a strategic partner to help decrease supply costs and improve operational efficiencies," said Brad Mariam, executive vice president of Medline Non-Acute Care. "Our dedicated government team remains steadfast in its mission to support state and local agencies. We look forward to continuing our efforts toward delivering exceptional value through our MMCAP Infuse contract extension."Medline has extensive experience serving many areas and agencies of federal, state and local government, including the CDC, FEMA, health departments, veterans' homes, prisons, hospitals, clinics, public schools, higher education institutions, medical examiners' offices, law enforcement agencies and emergency medical services providers

PYMNTS
Jan 12th, 2025
Investment Bankers Banking On An Ipo Turnaround In 2025

Investment bankers are reportedly preparing for a dealmaking uptick in equity capital markets this year. Optimism among Wall Street’s banks is being fueled by a promising stable of initial public offerings (IPOs) by high-profile companies, Reuters reported late Friday (Jan. 10). Among these companies are liquified natural gas producer Venture Global, medical supplier Medline, and cybersecurity firm Sailpoint, the report said, citing sources familiar with the matter

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