Summary

A Supply Chain Intern at Medline will work directly with senior level managers on process improvement and business system projects across all aspects of the supply chain. The scope of work includes optimization of supply and demand planning, inventory deployment strategies, stocking policies, and other projects to meet company objectives on service levels, inventory targets, and expense reduction. The intern will be responsible for extracting data, reporting, and converting data into information to make decisions off of.

Job description

Job Summary

A Supply Chain Intern at Medline will work directly with senior level managers on process improvement and business system projects across all aspects of the supply chain. The scope of work includes optimization of supply and demand planning, inventory deployment strategies, stocking policies, and other projects to meet company objectives on service levels, inventory targets, and expense reduction. The intern will be responsible for extracting data, reporting, and converting data into information to make decisions off of.

Examples of possible projects include:

Analysis on impact of expanding or contracting warehouse network for certain product categories
Automation of vendor lead time review and maintenance procedures
Build a forecast and production schedule for the different products or components
Simulation of different stocking strategies and running different scenarios recommend the lowest total cost option
Root cause analysis of backordered or surplus products to recommend process improvements
Optimization of inventory deployment and balancing processes to achieve better outcomes with less manual effort
Develop reports to detect outliers and potential issues before they impact the system

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Engineering (Industrial preferred)
Junior standing with 3.0 minimum GPA preferred
Strong leadership abilities and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent organization, communication, data analysis and follow up skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement principles is a plus
Knowledge of database applications (Access, FoxPro) is a plus
Unrestricted permanent US work authorization

Benefits

401(k) Contributions
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Service Corp
Continuing Education & Training

Company overview

Medline Industries, LP is the largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions in the United States. Founded in 1966 and headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company serves all points of care including hospitals, extended care facilities, surgery centers, physician offices, home care agencies, and retailers. With over 550,000 medical products and clinical solutions, Medline operates in more than 125 countries and territories worldwide. The company employs approximately 35,000-43,000 people globally and generates annual revenues exceeding $21 billion. Medline's comprehensive portfolio includes medical devices, surgical supplies, wound care products, protective apparel, durable medical equipment, and sterilization solutions. The company combines manufacturing expertise with extensive distribution capabilities through its network of over 50 distribution centers across North America, providing integrated supply chain solutions that help healthcare organizations improve clinical, financial, and operational outcomes.