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Medline

Medline

5,001-10,000 employees

Provider of medical supplies and healthcare solutions

Social Impact
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$27 - $37.75Hourly

+ Bonus + Incentive

Entry, Junior

Northbrook, IL, USA + 2 more

More locations: Remote in USA | Vernon Hills, IL, USA

Predominantly work-from-home, but must reside near Northfield or Mundelein, IL.

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Inventory Management
SAP Products
Word/Pages/Docs
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree, or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
  • Ability to assimilate diverse information and communicate across internal departments and external vendors.
  • Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: inserting headers, page breaks, page numbers and tables and/or adjusting table columns).
  • 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).
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and volume.
  • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and statistics in the interpretation and relationships in SAP.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze purchase requisitions versus inventory targets, service considerations, demand and sourcing options prior to generating Purchase Orders. Manage the PO release process through vendor minimum and alternative means to satisfy MRP demand.
  • Resolve and/or maximize opportunities regarding vendor issues, stocking, sourcing, pricing, terms and service.
  • Validate, revise and/or recommend changes to system data via interaction/communication with product divisions and vendors.
  • Communicate vendor backorder issues to Inventory Management, Customer Service and vendor teams.
  • Maintain timely control of orders, amendments, shipping notices and other documents. Review/analyze month-end reporting. Ensure MIOH, Service, Surplus and Stock transfer fees are in with targets.
  • Assist in developing and managing vendor or Medline product allocations.
  • Review daily backorder and H/Z hot-sheet. Take and communicate corrective action.

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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