• Supports the development of the Global Supply Chain digital roadmap in collaboration with Information Systems. • Leads assigned digital and analytics initiatives from concept through post-go-live stabilization, ensuring alignment with the Supply Chain Excellence roadmap and enterprise priorities. • Oversees requirements gathering, solution design, system configuration, rigorous testing (UAT, SIT), cutover planning, and hypercare to ensure operational readiness. • Manages external vendor and consultant engagements, defining scope, monitoring performance, and ensuring quality delivery within budget and timelines. • Defines, tracks, and reports on benefits of realization and KPIs to demonstrate measurable ROI for all digital solutions. • Partners with SCOR Stewardship to document, analyze, and optimize complex end-to-end supply chain processes (e.g., S&OP, inventory management, logistics), embedding new digital and analytical capabilities. • Drives Supply Chain-wide automation initiatives to enhance digital maturity, leveraging emerging technologies to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency. • Provides strategic oversight for UAT cycles, defect resolution, and stabilization activities post-launch across multiple functional areas.

Job Summary This role ensures that the inventory levels for all items in the branches are properly assigned to the individual and maintained at acceptable levels, while minimizing supply chain costs to achieve fill rate standards. Job Description **This role is a predominantly a work-from-home position. However, candidate must reside within a reasonable distance from our Northfield, IL office or Mundelein, IL office** MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage stock levels at a branch level in conjunction with Demand planning, Buyer teams, and Product Managers to help ensure customer demand is satisfied. - Have knowledge of the IM buying process, including requisitions, forecasting and the relationship between vendor lead times, demand, and safety stock 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. - Identify and understand the relationship of the various stock levels in branches and identifying (executing) potential stock rebalancing to help mitigate customer backorders - Tasks will include vendor PO creation, vendor PO follow-up and resolution of vendor issues, and detailed review of inventory levels for current stocked items in a branch. - Participate in process improvement projects to drive better efficiencies and yield improvement in KPIs Work with Inbound Operations team on urgent vendor shipments. - Work with Medline divisions on inventory health status. Customer level inventory preparedness of new prime vendor distribution deals that are launching in your assigned branch. - Root cause backorder analysis on new prime vendor and established account inventory outages. Collaboration and partnership with key stakeholders in sales and implementation. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Education - High school diploma or equivalent Relevant 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) - 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 Education - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Mathematics, Applied Statistics, or related field Relevant Work Experience - Previous experience using SAP Knowledge of database application(s) such as Access - Experience with BI or data visualization applications such as Tableau or Power BI - Experience in healthcare or medical supplies manufacturing or distribution Certificate/Licensure - Preferred APICS CPIM or CSCP certification. 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: $25.00 - $36.25 Hourly The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. 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.

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™. Global Reach with a Local Touch - 140+ years serving healthcare - Over 14,000 teammates worldwide - Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries - Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland - 40+ distribution centers - Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings - 1,000 branded medical product suppliers - 4,000 healthcare partners served Benefits - Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates. - Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program. - Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage. - Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs. - Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family. - Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits. - Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave. - Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you. The Demand Planning & Strategy Analyst serves as a strategic partner to operations, sales, and manufacturing teams by driving advanced demand planning, supply network optimization, and data-driven decision making across the medical supply distribution network. This role combines forecasting expertise, supply chain analytics, and process improvement leadership to enhance forecast accuracy, improve service levels, and optimize finished goods availability. The analyst will develop forecasting frameworks, guide planning processes, and provide strategic insights to support executive decision-making and operational execution. The ideal candidate brings experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, and cross-functional consulting, along with an understanding of the service-level and compliance expectations within the medical supply industry. The anticipated salary range for this position is $145,000. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location. Key Responsibilities. 1. Supply Network Planning & Optimization • Advise on and support the design and optimization of finished goods supply planning processes across the distribution and manufacturing network. • Translate demand forecasts into strategic supply scenarios and planning recommendations to guide production, procurement, and inventory positioning. • Identify supply chain risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities using data-driven analysis. • Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics teams to improve planning alignment and operational feasibility. • Contribute to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes by providing demand insights, scenario analysis, and strategic recommendations. • Evaluate planning performance and recommend improvements to network efficiency, service levels, and inventory optimization. 2. Supply Chain Data Analytics & Performance Intelligence • Design and implement advanced dashboards and analytical reporting frameworks to support supply chain visibility and decision-making. • Develop standardized data packages and reporting structures for internal stakeholders and external supply chain partners. • Track and analyze key supply chain KPIs including: o Forecast accuracy and bias o Service level performance o Inventory turns o Obsolescence risk • Identify trends and insights from supply chain data and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership. • Lead initiatives to automate reporting and improve data governance to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accuracy across the planning organization. 3. Demand Forecasting Strategy & Modeling • Develop and refine statistical and business-informed forecasting models for finished medical supply products and kitted solutions. • Analyze historical demand patterns, customer ordering behaviors, and market signals to improve forecasting methodologies. • Incorporate strategic demand drivers such as: o new product introductions o product lifecycle transitions o regulatory impacts market demand variability • Evaluate forecast performance and recommend continuous improvements to forecasting processes and tools. • Document forecasting methodologies and assumptions to support transparency, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance. 4. Customer & Commercial Forecast Collaboration • Design and facilitate a customer collaborative forecasting framework with key accounts and distribution partners. • Partner with Sales and Customer Service teams to align demand expectations with operational supply capabilities. • Lead structured forecast alignment discussions with customers and internal stakeholders. • Integrate customer demand signals, POS data, and strategic sales insights into forecasting processes. • Support relationship management with key customers through proactive communication and data-driven planning insights. Qualifications Required • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand forecasting, or supply chain consulting. • Experience working with finished goods planning in service-critical industries (medical supplies, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or similar). • Strong analytical and modeling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and supply chain planning tools. • Ability to translate complex supply chain data into strategic insights and recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders. • Experience supporting S&OP / IBP processes and cross-functional planning alignment. Experience leading or supporting customer collaborative forecasting or CPFR initiatives. • Familiarity with FDA-regulated environments and supply chain compliance requirements. • Experience building dashboards using business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau. • Experience with supply chain planning systems such as SAP Integrated Business Planning, Kinaxis RapidResponse, Oracle Supply Chain Planning, or Blue Yonder. If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis. Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

• Stare deeply into sales data and define the future of demand with eerie accuracy. • Play nice with the sales, marketing, and operations teams to make sure we have just enough (but not too much) of everything. • Identify risks to prevent catastrophic stockouts and overstock situations (because warehouses should store products, not regrets). • Analyze trends, market data, and customer behavior—basically, be a data wizard. • Work closely with the finance and operations team so our logistics game stays tight. • Develop forecasting models to support all the new products that we’re making. • Use fancy software like Netsuite and Excel magic to make data-driven decisions. • Report on key metrics like forecast accuracy and inventory turnover • Run the monthly Open-to-Buy (OTB) process for assigned product categories reconciling planned sales with inventory to determine smart, data-driven buy quantities.