Supply Planner

Job Summary There’s never been a more exciting time to join Medline’s Supply Planning team. As the healthcare landscape evolves, our customers rely on us for reliable, efficient, and innovative supply chain solutions. As a Supply Planner, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring product availability, optimizing inventory levels, and delivering service excellence for one of the most vital areas of our business. At Medline, Supply Planning is more than just numbers - it’s about collaboration, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement. You’ll work cross-functionally with internal teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to build and manage supply plans that align with business objectives and customer needs. By leveraging data, systems, and your analytical mindset, you’ll help drive informed decisions and long-term value. What sets Supply Planning apart at Medline is our culture. We foster a mindset of ownership and empowerment, encouraging creative thinking and idea-sharing at every level. We're committed to developing our talent and offer opportunities for growth, skill-building, and career advancement in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. Our team is passionate about making a difference - in healthcare, in our supply chain performance, and in the lives of the millions of patients our products reach. If you're looking for a dynamic role with real impact, growth potential, and the chance to be part of something bigger, this is it. We are currently seeking a Supply Planner within our Inventory Management division that will based at one our Greater Chicagoland Area corporate offices. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of healthcare logistics.Job Description The role of the Supply Planner is to develop and execute an inventory plan for a portfolio of items based on demand, actual orders, network lead times and available inventory. Under general supervision, the role will define the appropriate inventory levels and associated required capacity to optimize service, working capital and costs. This position is a key driver in ensuring finished goods availability by assuring adequate finished goods inventory is available to fulfill customer demand while minimizing inventory and supply chain costs. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES : Develop inventory plans by utilizing current demand inputs and collaborating with vendors, product divisions, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure inventory is managed according to vendor constraints and meets internal targets aligned with the business strategy. Ensure appropriate execution of the inventory plan, either though collaboration with satellite buying teams or through direct purchase order placement in ERP systems. Monitor and track inventory levels, service levels, surplus / obsolete inventory, vendor performance, and any other relevant KPIs to identify variance from goals.Use all available resources to analyze root causes and recommend possible actions to improve KPI results. Provide input on supply chain master data elements impacting the supply plan, such as safety stock settings, lead times, network sourcing, etc. Collaborate with product divisions to provide regular updates on inventory projections.Lead weekly supply review meetings to discuss supply shortages and recommend mitigation strategies.Escalate to leadership any issues that arise. Coordinate with demand planning, deployment, transportation, warehousing, and customer service teams to address any changes to supply plan and solve any shortage scenarios that occur. Participate in process improvement projects to drive better efficiencies and yield improvement in KPIs MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS : Education : Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, or related field. Work Experience : At least 2 years related experience with Supply Planning, Materials Requirements Planning or related field. Experience using inventory or supply planning systems. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Intermediate level skill in Microsoft business products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, others). Experience applying mathematical concepts such as algebra and probability and statistical inference to practical situations. Ability to analyze data and clearly communicate results and recommended actions to various different levels of the organization. Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders with differing opinions, and balance trade-offs while focusing on results. PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS : Certification / Licensure : APICS CPIM or CSCP certification. Work Experience : Previous experience using SAP and / or APO. Knowledge of database application(s) such as Access or SQL. Experience with BI or data visualization applications such as Tableau or Power BI. Experience in healthcare or medical supplies manufacturing or distribution. 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 : $68,640.00 - $99,320.00 AnnualThe 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 a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here . 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. 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.