Inbound Operations Manager at Medline Industries, Inc. in Mundelein, Illinois

Job Description:

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

Benefits - Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and well-being, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits, please click here.

Every day, we’re focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what’s right to delivering business results, together, we’re better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.

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.