Medline Industries, LP

Prime Vendor Analyst

United States full-time Mid $67,000 - $101,000
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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Under general supervision, analyze and present business related trends and results to identify opportunities for improvement/solutions in support of the customer and sales organization. Work with internal and external customers to drive results tied to defined distribution metrics and reporting requirements. Meet with sales and the customer to identify, prioritize, track and manage projects and KPI performance.Job Description
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create, maintain, and develop relationships with the customer, sales teams, and vendor community. Lead/participate in various meetings on behalf of customer (ex. value analysis committee).

Meet with vendors to discuss products, pricing and terms. Present findings to key contacts in the customer’s procurement team.

Measure the trends, efficiencies and effectiveness of the overall pricing and inventory KPIs.

Support sales team by managing contract terms, assisting with brand conversions, and tracking all savings and projects. Make presentations regarding project updates, business results, committee findings, etc.

Review pricing to determine and identify discrepancies. Ensure new pricing rules are reviewed and approved by respective sales teams.

Provide issue resolution in the following areas (not limited to): inventory surplus, backorders, outstanding invoices. Initiate and partner with the internal teams. Communicate resolution in a timely manner.

Host weekly meetings with supply chain, materials services, and Medline Sales teams.

Collaborate with Sales, IS and Finance to develop, create and maintain reporting requirements and ensure systems provide accurate and timely data.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree and at least 2 years of experience in sales analysis and support OR High School Diploma and at least 5 years of experience in sales analysis and support.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Experience developing and delivering presentations to various audience levels within, and external to, an organization.

Experience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.

Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors.

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).

Willingness to travel for business related needs (i.e. training, accounts meetings, development, etc).

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Work Experience:

Previous analytics experience in the healthcare industry.

Experience with the Veterans Affairs

Previous inventory or supply chain analytics experience.

Experience providing training and developing process documentation/user manuals.

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:
$67,000.00 - $101,000.00 AnnualThe 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.
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