Supply Chain Analyst at Medline Industries, Inc. in Northfield, Illinois

Job Description:

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.

• 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.

Medline offers a business casual, entrepreneurial work environment with strong growth potential, a competitive compensation package, and a complete benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance; 401(k) with company match. And much more!

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.

Additional

• 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, T ableau, KNIME, TIBCo TDV, or Alteryx.

Certification / Licensure

• Six Sigma, Green Belt, PMP, or any Supply Chain relevant certification

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