Process Improvement Manager

Medline; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline is seeking an Inventory/Operations Leader to oversee a team responsible for reconciling inventory and discrepancies across our distribution network. You will collaborate with cross-functional inventory control teams to achieve goals in total inventory adjustments, defect ratios, and customer error management.

The role requires a minimum of five years in a similar capacity, strong data analysis and Excel skills, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Solid knowledge of data analysis and inventory practices/reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, charts, and data import/export.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reconciliation of inventory and discrepancies across Medline’s distribution network.
• Track, report, and drive improvements on KPIs related to inventory adjustments and defect ratios.
• Identify root causes of discrepancy trends and communicate findings to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Reconcile monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory adjustments and ensure timely postings by IC Analysts.
• Lead staff or supervise teams, set priorities, and contribute to budgeting decisions where applicable.
• Promote SOP compliance and address ongoing transaction processing/posting concerns.

Skills

Data analysis

Inventory practices

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, or relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Oversee and manage a team responsible for the reconciliation of inventory and discrepancies throughout Medline’s distribution network. Collaborate with cross functional inventory control teams to drive the achievement of specified goals in total inventory adjustments, defect ratios, error/outlier reconciliation, and customer error management.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enhance, track, and report on metrics which are key performance indicators, allowing performance improvements so that the desired outcomes are achieved to plan and in a timely manner.
• Reconciles monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory adjustments to ensure accuracy. Ensures timely completion of clearings and postings by IC Analysts.
• Raise awareness among management peers on issues that include, but are not limited to, ongoing transaction processing/posting concerns, SOP compliance concerns, and DC trend concerns.
• Identifies the root cause of inventory discrepancy trends and communicates the cause to the AVP of Supply Chain Integration and LP management, or other cross-functional members of the leadership team.
• Reports on inventory activities and variances. Analyzes inventory adjustments within the system and recommends actions for improvement and reconciliation.
• Management responsibilities:
• --Typically oversees professional employees/teams OR manages non-professional employees through Supervisors in manufacturing, distribution or office environments
• --Day-to-day operations of a group of employees
• --May have limited budgetary responsibility and usually contributes to budgetary impact
• --Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects; develop, recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies
• -Provide general guidelines and parameters for staff functioning
• --Hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, or relevant field.

Certification / Licensure:

• n/a

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Solid knowledge of data analysis and inventory practices/reporting.
• Intermediate to Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: pivot tables and charts, creating data tables, importing and exporting data to Microsoft Access).
• Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• None

Certification / Licensure:

• None

Work Experience:

• None

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• None

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: $101,000.00 - $152,000.00 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 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.