Vendor Data Spec at Medline Industries, Inc. in Northfield, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Summary

Ensure vendor data and company data are in sync to one another in all aspects.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Maintain general items (create, maintain, discontinue), coordinate vendor mergers, maintain SAP files as it relates to vendor changes. Review source documents for data input


• Maintain PIR records-submit price changes prior to their effective date.


• Resolve any A/P issues (over bill, duplicate shipments, etc.).


• Resolve complaints regarding shipping discrepancies.


• Obtain authorization to return surplus items.  Once authorization is obtained, prepare debit memo to return the goods to the manufacturer.


• Submit assigned files to Item Master Data within provided timelines.


• Establish and maintain a close working relationship with the following groups:  Vendor Relations, Vendor Representatives, Quality, A/P, Inventory Management and other appropriate Distribution personnel.

Required Experience:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.


• 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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.


• Experience processing all relevant details, understanding and prioritizing their importance and drawing clear and concise conclusions.


• Experience taking the steps to ensure the assignment/ project is accomplished within tight timeframes. - Experience building and maintaining relationships within and between teams.


• Advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel (ie: using macros and advanced formulas).


• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Outlook (ie: creating folders, categories, utilizing calendar, coordinating meetings)


• Basic skill level in enterprise software (SAP preferred).

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.

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