Full-Time

Demand Planner

Posted on 10/25/2024

Medline

Medline

5,001-10,000 employees

Provider of medical supplies and healthcare solutions

Social Impact
Healthcare

Junior, Mid

Northbrook, IL, USA + 1 more

More locations: Vernon Hills, IL, USA

Position located out of corporate headquarters in Mundelein or Northfield, IL.

Category
Inventory Management
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/MS in supply chain, engineering, operations management, or math/economics desired)
  • At least 2 years of prior experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, procurement, manufacturing operations, or a field that demands complex quantitative analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with modeling, forecasting, analysis and simulation tools.
  • Experience within a high-performing team and ability to highly collaborative.
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
  • Data gathering and quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including business process metrics and measures linking to business KPIs.
  • Motivated to drive business results versus personal preferences, and in group achievement rather than individual achievement.
  • Meets deadlines and work under pressure, with limited supervision.
  • Well-organized and high level of attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of forecasting processes in sales, marketing operations, finance and manufacturing.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once.
  • Evaluate scenarios in with end-to-end supply chain impact in mind.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, including great presentations.
  • APICS certification (preferred)
  • At least 3 years of prior experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, procurement, manufacturing operations, or a field that demands complex quantitative analysis (preferred)
Responsibilities
  • Lead the monthly S&OP Demand Review meetings, working with cross functional teams to ensure alignment and visibility to assumptions, risks, and opportunities.
  • Assess the impact of market changes or significant variances in the forecast, and recommend appropriate revisions and tactics.
  • Analyze statistical forecast exceptions by utilizing demand-planning exception reports to identify and fix potential issues.
  • Develop, monitor, and communicate reports on changes and forecast accuracy to business unit and supply chain organizations, while driving continuous improvement.
  • Make recommendations to enhance business processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies.
  • Work with business unit leadership to generate a consensus demand plan.
  • Assist in development of annual plans and reconcile them with monetized demand plans. Communicate any gaps between the plans.
  • Develop strong working relationships to Influence and collaborate with key partners in marketing, sales (field sales, corporate sales managers and directors) and finance, and address input gaps as identified by forecast error, bias and volatility review and other means.
  • Assess the impact of promotions and events on demand, using what-if analysis to create scenarios and recommendations.
  • Determining methods to address and correct any demand-planning group behaviors that adversely affect S&OP KPIs.
  • Work with various cross-functional teams on projects such as new product launches, line extensions, product discontinuations, promotions and events. Demonstrate sound business decision making aligned with company goals.

Medline supplies medical products and healthcare solutions to hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies. Their offerings include protective gear, wound care items, diabetes care supplies, and home diagnostics, sold directly to healthcare providers. Medline distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainability and resilience, investing in domestic supply chain infrastructure. The company's goal is to deliver reliable healthcare solutions while promoting sustainable practices.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$486.4K

Headquarters

Mundelein, Illinois

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Medline's recognition with awards like the AARC's 2024 Zenith Award and the Preferred Supplier of the Year award highlights its strong reputation and reliability in the healthcare sector.
  • The new partnership with Vetter Senior Living and expansion in Chicagoland indicate Medline's growing market presence and potential for increased business opportunities.
  • Innovations like the FitRight CONNECT Wetness Sensing System demonstrate Medline's commitment to advancing healthcare technology and improving patient care.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive nature of the medical supply industry requires Medline to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on partnerships, such as those with Microsoft and Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, could pose risks if these collaborations face challenges or dissolve.

What makes Medline unique

  • Medline's partnership with Microsoft to develop AI-powered solutions for healthcare supply chains sets it apart in the medical supply industry, emphasizing innovation and technological advancement.
  • The company's commitment to sustainability and resilience through domestic supply chain investments distinguishes it from competitors who may rely more heavily on international sources.
  • Medline's extensive product catalog and value-added services like supply chain management and educational resources provide a comprehensive offering that is unmatched by many competitors.

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