VP Supply Chain Optimization-Commercial

Medline Industries, LP • Northfield, IL

21h • $177,000 - $266,000

About The Position

The VP Supply Chain Optimization is accountable for the profitability and growth of Medline’s Supply Chain Optimization organization. This role develops and executes strategies to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and resilience of customers’ end-to-end supply chain operations, including logistics, inventory management, and distribution. Key performance areas include supply chain cost savings and efficiency improvements, division profit and loss, new Prime Vendor wins, and customer retention.

The position leads the division’s management team and staff in executing the business plan, directs high-level human resources activities, and provides guidance to subordinate leaders. It owns the division’s profit and loss, resource and investment allocation, budget preparation, and recommendations to optimize returns. The VP also builds cross-functional partnerships, advances process improvement and technology adoption, manages supply chain risks and supplier relationships, and establishes performance measures.

The role requires business travel within and outside the state. Medline offers a competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and career opportunities in a growing worldwide organization. The position is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Benefits are described as varying based on average hours worked per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Expertise in supply chain optimization, process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma, and technology integration.
• Proven track record of driving results in complex, global, and fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Management skills to direct organizational operations, including budgets, business plans, and employees.
• Experience developing strategic initiatives aligned with business goals and budgets.
• Forecasting and budgeting experience and a thorough understanding of fiscal management techniques.
• Leadership skills for leading an organization and coordinating resources, policies, and employees.
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with people at all organizational levels, in the business community, and with vendors.
• Communication skills to discuss issues persuasively and clearly, negotiate with direct subordinates, and explain decisions and policies to internal and external audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel for business within state and out of state.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of trends, developments, new technologies, and market conditions relevant to the product lines and industry.
• Develop and implement a supply chain optimization strategy aligned with business goals and market dynamics.
• Work with sales leaders to create a vision for strategic customer relationships.
• Provide leadership and influence across business units and consult at subordinate levels within the organization.
• Partner with inventory management, division 17, real estate, manufacturing, sales, finance, and IT to support supply chain integration and execution.
• Maintain positive working partnerships within Medline across Operations, Transportation, Sales, and customers.
• Represent Medline at official functions, meetings, and conventions.
• Hold full profit and loss responsibility for the division and grow and retain Prime Vendor relationships with Commercial Sales.
• Make resource and investment allocation decisions, recommend ways to optimize returns on investments, and prepare budgets for approval.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements across supply chain functions to improve efficiency, costs, quality, and service levels.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for supply chain resilience, business continuity, and regulatory compliance for customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and logistics partners to support innovation, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support adoption of automation, data analytics, AI, and other customer support systems.
• Establish KPIs and monitor performance, using data to identify further optimization opportunities.
• Promote cooperative cross-functional planning and teamwork, and create processes and tactics that support business objectives.
• Lead the division’s management team and staff in executing the business plan and operational changes needed to meet company goals.
• Guide subordinate leaders, set performance standards, and monitor performance.
• Direct human resources activities, including approval of HR plans, selection of directors or other high-level staff, and establishment or organization of major departments.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Continuing education and training.
• Health insurance for employees working an average of 30 or more hours per week.
• Life and disability benefits for employees working an average of 30 or more hours per week.
• 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and the Employee Service Corp for employees working less than 30 hours per week.
• Bonus and/or incentive eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive