Inventory Clerk - 1st Shift

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 12 Sep 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life The Inventory Planning function supports the accuracy, control, and movement of inventory across distribution and warehouse operations. This team is responsible for maintaining inventory integrity, supporting operational continuity, and ensuring materials are available to meet business and customer requirements. This position is based at the Memphis Airways distribution facility in Memphis, Tennessee and is an onsite role. Team members are expected to work on-site to support daily warehouse and inventory operations. Travel is not anticipated for this position. At Medtronic we bring bold ideas forward with seed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. The Inventory Clerk III is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counting, discrepancy investigation, inventory transactions, and reporting activities. This role partners closely with warehouse operations to research and resolve inventory issues, support material movements, and ensure inventory records are accurate and aligned with physical inventory. Primary Responsibilities Perform cycle counts and physical inventory audits to validate inventory accuracy and reconcile discrepancies. Research, analyze, and resolve inventory variances using warehouse systems and inventory records. Process inventory-related system transactions to support material movements and inventory control activities. Monitor and manage inventory control reports, including expiration, pending purge, stock block, and related inventory status reporting. Create and support transfer orders to facilitate inventory movement across locations and operational areas. Respond to internal and external inventory-related requests and provide timely resolution of issues. Partner with warehouse teams to clear discrepancy areas and maintain inventory compliance standards. Support additional inventory management and control activities as required to meet business needs. Required Qualifications 3+ years of inventory control, warehouse, distribution, or related operational experience. No minimum education requirement. Experience conducting cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and discrepancy investigations. Experience using inventory management, warehouse management, or enterprise resource planning systems to process inventory transactions. Order Picker certification or ability to obtain and maintain required certification. Ability to independently manage multiple inventory-related tasks and priorities while maintaining accuracy. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environment. Experience using SAP Enterprise Resource Planning software. Turret truck and reach truck operating experience. Experience generating and analyzing inventory control reports to identify and resolve inventory issues. Demonstrated experience supporting inventory accuracy initiatives within a distribution center or warehouse operation. For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$48,400.00 - $72,600.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others). Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program). The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums). Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. 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