Vendor Data Specialist – Hybrid (Northfield): Data-Driven

Medline; Northfield Township (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Northfield, IL is seeking a Vendor Data Specialist to ensure vendor data and Medline data stay in sync by analyzing dozens of data points and reports. The role requires judgement, discretion, and problem-solving with material financial implications.

The position is hybrid in Northfield, Illinois and involves item creation, pricing analysis, discrepancy resolution, and close collaboration with Vendor Relations, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and Inventory teams to drive improvements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience analyzing large data sets under tight deadlines.
• Proficient with Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and Outlook.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute item creation, maintenance, discontinuation, and reactivation.
• Coordinate vendor mergers and analyze daily discrepancy reports.
• Reconcile pricing and vendor/SLA adherence; negotiate restocking fees when needed.
• Review portfolio analytics and propose improvements to management.
• Maintain shared mailboxes and respond to requests in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Vendor Relations, Quality, Finance (A/P), Contracts, Inventory Management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Excel macros

Data analysis

Vendor relations

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Zendesk

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Medline Northfield, IL is seeking a Vendor Data Specialist to ensure vendor data and Medline data stay in sync by analyzing dozens of data points and reports. The role requires judgement, discretion, and problem-solving with material financial implications.

The position is hybrid in Northfield, Illinois and involves item creation, pricing analysis, discrepancy resolution, and close collaboration with Vendor Relations, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and Inventory teams to drive improvements and