Logistics Specialist

Job Summary

Provide dedicated resources to help sell distribution deals, maintain/show continued value, and work through the many challenges which occur during implementation and post implementation.

Assist sales teams with: targeting, pitching the product line, in-servicing and supporting conversions, set up trials, conduct trials, conduct post-trial reviews and implementation.

Represent the division to the Medline sales force as product expert.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Develop logistics solutions for potential prime vendor customers.

• Assess the customer’s logistical requirements and match those to operational abilities.

• Discuss enhancements and alternatives for both internal and external distribution.  

• This will be developed through onsite consultation, business reviews, and studies, which would be developed through this onsite analysis.

• Assist Local DC Operations and at times local Sales team through the Prime Vendor account go-live process.

• Help local branch setup, train, and process initial orders.  

• Make sure we comply with phase I objectives.

• Implement required logistics and branch coordination for new PV deals.

• Reply to questions in RFPs related to Operational and Logistical capabilities and verbally articulate those in presentation format.

• Work with appropriate area sales team and management to ensure continuity of customer relationships and profitability. 

• Help to identify best practices existing in the field and then cataloging those into a database for future use.  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, or related technical field.

• At least 2 years of Supply Chain experience.

• Healthcare IDN, GPO or Corporate Account experience.

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

• APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred.

• Six Sigma/Lean Training preferred.

• ERP experience.

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:

$79,560.00 - $115,440.00 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.

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