Transportation Coordinator
Medline Industries, LP
Summary
Answer and respond to Operations Service Inquiries (OSI) and inbound calls from sales reps and other Medline employees.
Job description
Job Summary
Answer and respond to Operations Service Inquiries (OSI) and inbound calls from sales reps and other Medline employees.
Major Responsibilities
- Primary goal of position includes but is not limited to answering OSIs, answering inbound calls from sales reps and other Medline employees.
- Determine which modes of transportation are to be used to move products or raw materials between branches, into our manufacturing facilities, or to Medline Customers.
- Communicate and interact with carriers, operations and sales team, as well as some interaction with our customers, as required.
- Assist and participate with various department initiatives such as the scheduling initiative and inside delivery initiative.
- Secure rush carriers and rescues, as needed.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education: None. Certification / Licensure: None.
- At least 2 years experience serving as a Transportation Coordinator or related position.
- Knowledge of transportation practices.
- Basic understanding of statistical analysis.
Preferred Job Requirements
- Degree in Logistics / Transportation / Finance / Business or equivalent experience.
- Experience with SAP.
Requirements
- At least 2 years experience serving as a Transportation Coordinator or related position
- Knowledge of transportation practices
- Basic understanding of statistical analysis
- Degree in Logistics / Transportation / Finance / Business or equivalent experience (preferred)
- Experience with SAP (preferred)
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 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.