Vice President, eCommerce

Medline • Northfield, MN

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About The Position

Medline has an immediate opening for a Vice President of eCommerce. This role will lead and develop a cross-functional, high performing retail eCommerce team. You will manage all aspects of the eCommerce platforms (Amazon, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, etc.) for the Medline family of brands (Medline, Venom Steel, Curad, Simply Soft, FitRight). The responsibilities include assortment planning, sales and inventory forecasting, identifying and executing strategic growth initiatives, improving operational efficiencies, ensuring optimal content delivery, and developing and implementing on-site marketing tactics to drive conversion. Medline is a global healthcare company based in Chicago, IL. We’re the largest med-surg company in the US that still operates like the family business that started it all. We’re strategic thinkers – supply chain experts, clinician and product specialists – with an entrepreneurial spirit. With a strong focus on growing and expanding our eCommerce platforms. We are seeking a creative, hard-working professional with a strong understanding of eCommerce, specifically Amazon, and a desire to work for a fast-paced, dynamic corporate organization. In addition to exceptional leadership and analytical skills, you must have strong relationship building skills and a “roll-up your sleeves” attitude.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 10 years of e-Commerce experience to include at least 5 years of e-Commerce operational or project leadership experience.
• At least 5 years of experience directly managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating and directing them as they work.
• Must have displayed a proven track record of growing and managing a large portfolio of products on Amazon
• Knowledge of and experience with FBA, Direct Fulfillment, and 1P account management
• Strong sales and marketing acumen
• Candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and collaborative environment, have strong working knowledge of Amazon and other key retailer platforms, display proficiency in analytical thinking, marketing skills, and ability to devise a strategy and implement.
• Must be able to multi-task and manage internal and external resources to successfully bring projects to life.
• Use market research and creative and strategic thinking for category evolution strategies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and fostering high level relationships with key stakeholders within Amazon to provide alignment of goals, initiatives, and to maximize growth opportunities.
• Role has accountability for Retail e-commerce P&L, sales deliverables, on site content and marketing, forecasting, customer experience and category development.
• Responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams (marketing, product divisions, inventory management and operations) to ensure that sales strategies align with overall company objectives and customer needs.
• Provide strategic vision to category expansion, marketing tactics, and merchandising efficiencies to effectively compete on multiple marketplaces.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and business agreements with Amazon and other key contracted accounts
• Provide regular reporting, analytics, and insights to company leadership

Benefits

• Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
• 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 as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees