Job Summary

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as the primary point of contact for all tactical, shipment related issues/questions across the distribution network, Customer Service and Sales. Maintain good relations with internal and external parties that play a role in Medline’s freight processes.
• Reports on critical shipment KPIs and ensures service standards are achieved across 3,800+ shipments per/week.
• Maintains the settings and rate structures in the TMS system. Updates routings, weight breaks and No. of service days to customers under the direction of the VP Logistics.
• Works with Branches and Carriers daily to successfully route and deliver Medline products at agreed standards within FPS (Freight as a Percentage of Sales) targets. Resolves operational issues and ensures capacity is in place to fulfill shipping demand.
• Supports customer freight analyses and provides Sales/Operations with data to properly align Freight Services to Customer requirements. Assists the procurement team in carrier rate negotiations and provides service feedback / corrective action recommendations.
• Directly manages a transportation team and is responsible for their professional development. Trains the team to be independent and provide credible sources of shipment information back to internal stakeholders.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree

Certification / Licensure:

• None

Work Experience:

• 3 - 5 years of progressive logistics management experience regarding domestic transportation

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Clear understanding of the Transportation Industry, including contract creation knowledge, carrier tariff knowledge, rating knowledge, automated TMS (Transportation Management System) system functionality.
• Experienced in carrier operations management across LTL and Parcel carriers. Truckload freight management is a plus. History of resolving tactical shipping issues and demonstrated ability to improve carrier service and processes.
• Knowledge of TMS systems, MS Windows, MS Office, Web Focus and carrier ratings systems.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• None

Certification / Licensure:

• None

Work Experience:

• None

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of SAP

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:

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 roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

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. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.