Supply Chain Analyst - Military Veterans
at Medline Industries LP.
Job Summary
Supply Chain Analyst role in the Continuous Process Improvement Team is critical to the continued success and growth of Medline that wants to optimize its supply chain operations for best service to patients when they need it.
Inventory Management relies on efficient and effective supply chain planning (strategy) and processes (execution) . You will have opportunity to get deep understanding of Supply Chain functions and their key performance indicators (KPIs). You will analyze large amounts of data uncovering trends and gaps. You will get to identify areas of inefficiency in the supply chain, recommend and develop solutions to improve those processes resulting in improved KPIs. You will work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels to implement process improvements and manage change for effective outcomes. You will have a key role in developing and executing strategic plans. You will have many advanced analysis and Project management tools in your toolkit.
If you are passionate about health care supply chain operations, want to add value, have the unique combination of technical skills, analytical abilities, collaboration skills and have a track record of driving process improvements, and more importantly want to grow in career, this role is for you!
Develop and manage projects related to demand planning, inventory management, procurement, supply chain and operations network planning. Identify needs, define and frame issues and develop detailed project plans. Coordinate and manage projects to conclusion.
Job Description
- Prepare analyses for supply chain planning and operation processes to identify gaps and recommend improvements
- Create comprehensive project plans, including tasks, events, and measurements. Determine required resources and assign tasks. Execute projects, track progress, coordinate efforts and communicate to stakeholders regularly
- Provide analysis and reporting in conjunction with Information Systems, Divisions, Operations and Financial Audit.
- Recommend, develop, create and implement standard reporting for routine business reports.
- Communicate results of key measurement projects. Recommend actions and provide guidance on supply chain and operational problems.
- Provide ongoing data analysis, plan development and appropriate communication as required; e.g., branch moves and openings related to "demand realignment", definition and reporting of error and/or out of bounds conditions, or creation of ad hoc reports as business conditions necessitate.
- Prepare detailed design documents that bridge user requirements and computer and database developers.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Information Services, Mathematics or Applied Statistics.
Relevant Work Experience
- At least 1 year operations and/or inventory management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience communicating to groups of managers, clients, customers, vendors, senior managers and the general public.
- 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 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).
- Experience calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and volume.
- Experience applying standard financial, accounting and business problem-solving skills to business problems.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant Work Experience
- Experience in project management and data analysis. Finance or Marketing analysis experience. Data and/or Statistical analysis.
- Experience with Web Focus, SAP, SQL, Tableau, KNIME, TIBCo TDV, or Alteryx.
- Six Sigma, Green Belt, PMP, or any Supply Chain relevant certification
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:
$68,640.00 - $99,320.00 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.
Northfield, MN
In 2002, Medline began delivering products in the Chicagoland area with a single truck. Today, Medline’s MedTrans transportation fleet has grown to more than 1,500 vehicles, delivering nearly 80% of Medline U.S. product sales and providing consistent, exceptional end-to-end supply chain service.
Medline has the largest owned transportation fleet of any healthcare product distributor in the U.S. And MedTrans has grown along with Medline over the past two decades, doubling the size of its fleet every five years, and continuing to diversify its vehicles and strategies to meet the company’s evolving portfolio of more than 300,000 products.
The current MedTrans fleet is comprised of semi trucks, box trucks and cargo vans to accommodate large and small deliveries. MedTrans delivers supplies to major hospital and healthcare systems, as well as ambulatory surgery centers, long-term care facilities, clinics, physician offices and more recently, residential homes.
MedTrans also seeks to minimize the impact of its deliveries on the environment. This includes implementing across-the-board fuel and emissions-reduction standards and practices: utilizing Dynamic Route Planning to reduce miles and improve trailer utilization; purchasing the most efficient diesel-fueled trucks; and incentivizing all drivers to avoid hard stops, heavy acceleration, high speeds and long periods of idling. Medline also has served as an Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay® Transport partner for the past 10 years, tracking and sharing information on the company’s fuel use and freight emissions.