Job Summary

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop inventory plans by utilizing current demand inputs and collaborating with vendors, product divisions, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure inventory is managed according to vendor constraints and meets internal targets aligned with the business strategy.

• Ensure appropriate execution of the inventory plan, either though collaboration with satellite buying teams or through direct purchase order placement in ERP systems.

• Monitor and track inventory levels, service levels, surplus/obsolete inventory, vendor performance, and any other relevant KPIs to identify variance from goals.  Use all available resources to analyze root causes and recommend possible actions to improve KPI results.

• Provide input on supply chain master data elements impacting the supply plan, such as safety stock settings, lead times, network sourcing, etc.

• Collaborate with product divisions to provide regular updates on inventory projections.  Lead weekly supply review meetings to discuss supply shortages and recommend mitigation strategies.  Escalate to leadership any issues that arise.

• Coordinate with demand planning, deployment, transportation, warehousing, and customer service teams to address any changes to supply plan and solve any shortage scenarios that occur.

• Participate in process improvement projects to drive better efficiencies and yield improvement in KPIs

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, or related field.

Certification / Licensure:

n/a

Work Experience:

At least 2 years related experience with Supply Planning, Materials Requirements Planning or related field.

Experience using inventory or supply planning systems.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Intermediate level skill in Microsoft business products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, others).

Experience applying mathematical concepts such as algebra and probability and statistical inference to practical situations.

Ability to analyze data and clearly communicate results and recommended actions to various different levels of the organization.

Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders with differing opinions, and balance trade-offs while focusing on results.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Certification / Licensure:

APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.

Work Experience:

Previous experience using SAP and/or APO.

Knowledge of database application(s) such as Access or SQL.

Experience with BI or data visualization applications such as Tableau or Power BI.

Experience in healthcare or medical supplies manufacturing or distribution.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$59,280.00 - $85,800.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

Every day, we’re focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what’s right to delivering business results, together, we’re better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.