Sr Director Exports & International Operations Support - Military Veterans

Job Summary
The role is responsible for developing the export distribution strategy and overseeing execution of Medline's U.S. export order processing and distribution to support the Medline International business segment in achieving quality, service and cost goals. The role also acts as a single point of contact to the International business, including strong partnership with the International President, for broad-based Operations consultation and ad-hoc resource support for footprint and technology decisions and also provides direct support to the Puerto Rico distribution center (E14). This role reports to the Vice President - Business Support and has four direct reports.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and implement a U.S. export footprint strategy that ensures consistency of execution to deliver sustained quality and service performance at the lowest total delivered cost.

2. Partner closely with regional business and operations leaders to optimize flow of Medline product across the world, including assessing opportunities to optimize existing footprint and improve ordering and distribution practices and inventory levels while delivering target service levels.

3. Provide direct leadership to the centralized International Customer service team, ensuring orders are processed in a timely and efficient manner that maximizes total benefit to Medline.

4. Provide direct guidance, leadership and oversight to the Puerto Rico distribution operations (E14)

5. Provide consultation and expertise (either directly or by mobilizing other functional expertise) to the regional business and operations leaders on distribution operations and technology with a goal of meeting local market needs while leveraging scale of Medline overall operations. This expertise ranges from warehouse and transportation management systems, bonded warehouses, trade compliance, lease negotiations and carrier management.

6. Builds and maintains a high-performance culture where continuous improvement, respect and dignity, team member engagement and consistent results delivery are a foundation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Four year college degree required

Relevant Work Experience:

7+ years of experience in Distribution and Supply Chain Operations

Demonstrated experience leading projects with a variety of stakeholders and achieving best-for-Medline outcomes.

Demonstrated experience investing in talent and build individual and team capability.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Passion for serving the customer.

Strong collaboration, influence, analytical and inspirational capabilities

Ability to connect and communicate with multiple levels and regions of the organization.

Strong executive presence engaging with executive leaders and strategic third party partners

Position requires travel up to 50% of the time for business purposes (including internationally)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, distribution, transportation, business logistics, international business or related areas of study.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Experience:

Demonstrated Examples of Strategy Development, Deployment and Execution

Demonstrated application of operational excellence and continuous improvement principles, operating systems and methodology

International working experience

Strong Logistics Systems (ERP, WMS) Acumen

Benefits - Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and well-being, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits, please click here .

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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.