Inbound Operations Manager at Medline Industries - Transportation & Operations

Job Summary

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Oversee and manage freight and logistics services to obtain best financial and operational position for the company. Manage a team to ensure ideal levels of support for the business.  

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop and implement the purchasing strategy for Operations including carrier contract negotiation, management and optimization to ensure spend remains within budget while delivering maximum value to the organization. Ensure all aspects are clearly understood by stakeholders.

- Develop and deliver tangible Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that drive improvement within the transportation function with proven results. Ensure requirements and service performance expectations are delivered at optimal cost levels.

- Manage key internal and external relationships with vendors, carriers, 3PLs and company employees to maximize business opportunities while minimizing costs. Leverage relationships along with technology to increase efficiencies and decrease costs across teams and departments.

- Design and develop internal dashboards to utilize forecasts and trends to ensure stability within the network and respond to tactical market and capacity needs as required.

- Analyze transportation cost, evaluate expense trends across general ledger accounts and help develop transportation solutions that optimize costs. Conduct internal freight reviews and report on trends, allocations and opportunities.

- Develop and mentor staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; build and maintain employee morale and motivation; ensure the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies.

Education - Bachelor’s degree

Relevant Work Experience:

- 5 years progressive experience across all modes of transportation

Additional:

- Working knowledge of TMS Systems and Industry Requirements

- Excellent analytical skills

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Education - MBA

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:

$96,200.00 - $144,560.00 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

. 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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Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.