Sustainability Specialist

Job Summary As part of Medline’s global Sustainability Program, the Sustainability Specialist will play a key role in strengthening the company’s data infrastructure to support environmental and social impact reporting. This role will focus on collecting, organizing, and analyzing sustainability-related data, configuring datasets for reporting, and managing workflows within platforms such as Workiva. Key responsibilities include supporting the development and maintenance of sustainability metrics, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across reporting cycles, and contributing to special projects that require cross-functional collaboration and analytical insight. The Specialist will also assist in preparing internal and external disclosures, working closely with stakeholders across divisions and regions. Success in this role requires strong data management and analytical skills, attention to detail, familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks, and experience using reporting platforms like Workiva. A collaborative mindset and ability to support multiple projects simultaneously are essential. Job Description MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Data Governance (35%) Serving as project lead for assignments and communicating status updates on active projects, trending issues and response efforts to Sustainability Leadership Supporting Sustainability’s software suite, including business liaison, workspace hygiene, sophistication, backlog and configuration Quarterbacking the growth of Sustainability’s data inventory, including the enablement of system data collection and onboarding new data owners on technology and process Maturing and delivering Sustainability’s data governance education, including software training and best practices for data generation and control Leading and driving effective requirements gathering sessions with multiple stakeholders or business partners to facilitate discussions or conduct analysis Support the Sustainability Program Manager, Climate to maintain and update the company’s greenhouse gas inventory, ensuring auditable, accurate tracking and reporting of emissions. Support the development and documentation of consistent governance procedures, roles and responsibilities for preparing, controlling and retaining carbon accounting data, working closely with the Controller, Sustainability. Acting as a thought partner to continue developing data infrastructure to support Medline’s Sustainability program Due diligence reviews (35%) Conduct comprehensive due diligence reviews of sustainability-related materials, including marketing materials, customer presentations, public reports and disclosures. Verify accuracy and completeness of data provided by internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements. Maintain and update due diligence checklists and protocols to reflect evolving standards, regulations, and best practices. Support the Program Manager, Sustainability and Sustainability Controller to prepare for audit readiness by ensuring documentation is properly organized and accessible for internal and external reviews. General Program Support (30%) Provide general project and program management support, as required Liaise with cross-functional teams (e.g., legal, compliance, operations) to obtain timely input for sustainability inquiries Provide reporting support, as required Support team activities, coordination, and events, as required Provide and present data and information for external communication, as required MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Education • Bachelor's degree in sustainability, business, marketing, communications, non-profit organization management or related field. Work Experience • +2 years of work experience Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Experience in analyzing and reporting data to identify issues, trends or exceptions to drive improvement and find solutions Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives and determining when escalation of issues is necessary Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling) Strong interpersonal and relationship management 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 Annual The 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. Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time. If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories. To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com. Apply tot his job