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Medline Industries

Operations Specialist

Posted 13 Days Ago
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In-Office
Northfield, IL, USA
23-34 Hourly
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In-Office
Northfield, IL, USA
23-34 Hourly
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Coordinates inventory levels across branches, including surplus, transfers, returns, stock requests, and slot holds. Reviews inventory and purchase order reports, approves DED requests, processes returns, resolves vendor discrepancies with Accounts Payable, and supports Sales with product information and cross-reference materials. Also assists Product Support with overflow calls. Requires a high school diploma, one year of relevant experience, and intermediate Excel, Access, analysis, and math skills.
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Job Summary

Medline has an opening for an Operations Specialist! This position will be based out of our Northfield, IL headquarters and will work on a hybrid model. The Operations Specialist will ensure proper stocking of inventory in all branches for the Division, as well as coordinate with the Product Managers and Inventory Management to discuss action plans to determine how to provide the best service to Medline's customers.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate inventory levels (surplus, stock transfers, returns, DEDs, slot holds). Contact branches to receive product break downs and/or to offer a solution for Sales.
  • Review and approve all DED requests.
  • Work with AP to resolve any vendor discrepancies.
  • Respond to product information requests from the sales force. Provide Sales the appropriate Medline preferred cross-reference literature brochures.
  • Asssist with the over flow calls from the Product Support team.
  • Review: back order report, surplus report, customer requested product stocking (DEDs/ RCIs), HOTSHEETS and open Purchase Order reports.
  • Process all returns. Review all AP issues with vendors (overbill notices, problem tickets, debit memos and credits) and slot holds.

Minimum Job Requirements:


Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

  • At least 1 year relevant business or administrative support experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • 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).
  • 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 analysis and math skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications:


Education

  • Bachelor’s degree.

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:

$23.25 - $33.75 Hourly

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. 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 roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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