Medline · 1 week ago
Vendor Data Spec
Northfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$23.25/hr - $32.50/hrMedline Industries, LP is a growing worldwide organization that offers a competitive total rewards package and opportunities for career growth. The Vendor Data Specialist will ensure vendor data and Medline data are in sync by overseeing and analyzing various data points and reports, while also managing relationships with vendors to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.
Consumer GoodsHealth CareHospitalityManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Execute item creation(s), subsequent maintenance, discontinuation(s), and reactivation(s). Coordinate vendor mergers, analysis of daily discrepancy report(s), and investigate vendor files/communications for needed changes
Oversee acquisition and base cost pricing with a high attention to detail. Reconcile discrepancies that can hinder both vendor and customer relationships if not reconciled timely and/or communicated appropriately
Evaluate vendor adherence to distribution agreement(s), facilitate effective date negotiations when situations occur that may not be explicitly covered, and make formal recommendations to Vendor Relations on changes needed to avoid in the future
Analyze divisional reports and system data to identify product surplus. Obtain authorization from vendor(s) to return and exercise judgment in handling restocking fee negotiations to minimize divisional losses
Review portfolio analytics to submit process improvement recommendations to management for business impact
Maintain shared mailboxes and respond to requests in a timely manner
Submit assigned files and/or projects to management, vendor(s) and/or internal team(s) within provided timelines
Establish and maintain a close working relationship with the following groups: Vendor Relations, Vendor Representatives, Quality, Finance [A/P], Chargebacks, Contracts, Inventory Management and other appropriate personnel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field
Experience working in a fast-paced environment, analyzing large data sets, and adhering to competing deadlines without compromising accuracy/quality
Provide customer service to internal and external requestors and manage workloads that necessitate portfolio-specific analytics to occur for departmental success and process improvement(s)
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Excel (ie: using SUM function, sort/filter, IF, VLOOKUP functions, Pivot tables)
Basic skill level in Microsoft Word (ie: formatting, inserting headers, outlines/bullets, page breaks, pictures and charts)
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Outlook (ie: creating folders, categories, utilizing calendar, coordinating meetings)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Advanced time management skills to ensure daily work, discrepancies and/or projects are accomplished within given SLA's
Experience building and maintaining relationships within and between teams/vendors
Advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel (i.e. macros and advanced formulas)
Exposure/experience with SAP and/or Zendesk
Benefits
Health insurance
Life and disability
401(k) contributions
Paid time off
Company
Medline
Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care.
Founded in 1966
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
North Carolina Department of Commerce
2025-12-17IPO
2021-06-05Private Equity
2019-09-12Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Steve Miller
Chief Operating Officer
Amanda Laabs
Chief Product Officer
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