VP Inventory Control
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Vice President, Inventory ControlNorthbrook, IL | Hybrid | National ScopeMedline is seeking a Vice President of Inventory Control to lead the strategy and execution of inventory accuracy across one of the largest healthcare distribution networks in the United States.This executive will oversee inventory governance for more than $4B in inventory across 50+ distribution and transshipment facilities, ensuring strong operational controls, accurate financial reporting, and best-in-class inventory processes that support Medline’s continued growth.Reporting to the SVP of Operational Excellence, this role will define the long-term vision and strategy for the Inventory Control organization, building the processes, systems, and team capabilities necessary to maintain industry-leading inventory accuracy and operational performance.This leader will work closely with senior leaders across Operations, Finance, Quality, and Customer Service to strengthen controls, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement across the network.Job Description
What You’ll Do
- Define and execute theenterprise strategy for inventory control across Medline’s national distribution network
- Lead a large team responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy across50+ distribution centers
- Develop and implementinventory governance frameworks, KPIs, and performance metrics
- StrengthenSOX compliance and inventory control processes to support accurate financial reporting
- Partner with Operations, Finance, Quality, and Customer Service to drive operational improvements
- Lead initiatives focused onreducing defects, minimizing operational service issues, and improving inventory visibility
- Build the organizational capabilities needed to support Medline’s continued operational growth
Why This Role Matters
- Oversight of$4B+ in inventory supporting critical healthcare supply chains
- Opportunity todefine the future of inventory control across Medline’s network
- Key leadership role withinOperational Excellence
- Ability to drive meaningful improvements inoperational quality, customer service, and financial accuracy
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of experience ininventory control, supply chain, operations, or quality leadership
- Experience leading inventory strategy acrosslarge multi-site distribution networks
- Strong background inoperational excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement
- Experience operating inpublic company environments with SOX compliance requirements
- Proven ability to lead large teams and drive cross-functional transformation
- Strong strategic mindset with the ability to translate vision into operational results
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:
$203,000.00 - $305,000.00 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 pagehere.
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.
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