Supply Chain Program Manager

Supply Chain Planning Program Manager

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.

We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Planning Program Manager. As part of the Global Supply Chain team, you will support projects focused on critical supply chain initiatives, process improvement, and connections to enterprise programs. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness, putting patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We work onsite a minimum of four days per week to foster professional growth, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and engineer the extraordinary. This position will work onsite in Minneapolis, Minnesota or Lafayette, Colorado.

As a Supply Chain Planning Program Manager, you will be responsible for providing direct leadership and support for the development and execution of long-term strategies that will optimize Medtronic's position in terms of service, cost and customer value. You will report to a Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager and will be working closely with enterprise functional teams and operating units to plan and execute strategic Global Supply Chain initiatives.

In this position you will:

• Develop, advocate, and execute on Supply Chain transformational projects that align with the business and enterprise strategies to maximize service and cost.
• Utilize process improvement and project management principles and tools to deliver practical solutions to complex problems and achieve significant improvement results.
• Communicate and share results and "how it was done" best practices.
• Excel at technical skills associated with Six Sigma, Lean, and Project Management techniques for medium to large sized projects and/or workstreams inside of larger projects.
• Lead projects from initiation to successful/timely completion; develop and define project charters, schedules, and key milestones/deliverables.
• Anticipate and proactively manage program risks and issues that impact program progress.
• Assess change readiness and prepare plans for helping stakeholders through change.
• Successfully influence and manage at all levels of the organization. This position works with Operations, Finance, GSC, Sourcing, Quality, Marketing, Distribution and Customer Service.
• Passionately drive process excellence visibility and awareness across the businesses.
• Interface with IT for project-based needs.
• Report and communicate status of projects to Operations & GSC Senior staff or other appropriate leadership regularly.
• Perform supply chain and logistics functions such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection and distribution.
• Create integrated processes among internal functions (e.g., operations, purchasing and logistics) and outside suppliers.
• Plan and analyze activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Project Management experience with proven track record of project execution
• Ability to lead, energize and influence change efforts at all levels of a complex organization
• Hands-on experience managing Cross Functional Projects
• Green Belt certification
• Proficient in the use of project management tools
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills; ability to evaluate alternatives, develop innovative solutions, display proactive approach and initiative to resolve obstacles
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to work with little direction and supervision, manage timelines and expectations, adjust for unplanned assignments, and adapt to changing priorities
• Experience working in Global Network Design and implementation of projects

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. 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.

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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):$100,800.00 - $151,200.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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.

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