Supply Chain Planner.

Job description

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 LifeThis role partners across Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Logistics, and Commercial teams to identify inventory improvement opportunities, optimize working capital, and improve service performance across the global supply chain. Success in this role requires transforming complex data into meaningful business insights, developing executive-level dashboards and performance metrics, identifying risks and opportunities before they impact the business, and influencing cross-functional stakeholders to execute sustainable inventory improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to influence decisions at all levels of the organization.Mandatory requirements: Education Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant supply chain certifications are a plus. Professional Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Supply Planning, or related analytical roles. Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in inventory analysis, inventory optimization, or supply chain performance management. Demonstrated experience analyzing complex datasets, identifying performance gaps, and recommending actionable improvements. Experience working in cross-functional environments involving Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and Distribution. Technical Knowledge and Experience Strong understanding of inventory management principles, including safety stock, inventory targets, replenishment parameters, lead times, and inventory optimization. Working knowledge of inventory segmentation methodologies (ABC/XYZ), inventory policies, and service-level optimization. Experience analyzing inventory KPIs, including Days of Inventory (DOI/DIO), inventory turns, excess and obsolete inventory, and inventory health. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including root cause analysis and data-driven decision-making. Understanding of the relationship between demand variability, supply constraints, inventory investment, and product availability. Systems and Analytical Tools Advanced Microsoft Excel: complex formulas, pivot tables, data modeling, and analytical reporting. Power BI: experience developing dashboards, visualizations, and performance reports. ERP systems: practical experience with SAP or equivalent enterprise systems. Experience extracting, validating, and analyzing large datasets from multiple sources. Familiarity with supply chain planning systems such as Blue Yonder is preferred. SQL, Power Query, or other data analytics tools are a plus. Business and Communication Skills Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear business recommendations. Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. Demonstrated ownership, attention to detail, and ability to independently manage analytical initiatives. Ability to challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for standardization and continuous improvement. Strong business acumen, with an understanding of the financial and operational impact of inventory decisions. Advanced English (B2+-C1-C2) Preferred Qualifications Experience in medical devices, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing industries. Lean Six Sigma certification or demonstrated continuous improvement experience. Experience supporting inventory governance, inventory policy development, or Center of Excellence initiatives. Exposure to statistical analysis, scenario modeling, and inventory optimization methodologies. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain executive dashboards, scorecards, and performance metrics that provide visibility into inventory health, working capital, service performance, excess inventory, aging inventory, and inventory optimization opportunities. Analyze complex inventory trends and business performance to identify risks, root causes, and improvement opportunities, providing actionable recommendations that improve inventory efficiency and customer service. Lead inventory optimization initiatives by partnering with cross-functional teams to reduce excess and obsolete inventory, improve inventory turns, optimize days of inventory, and strengthen overall inventory health. Establish inventory governance processes, performance standards, and KPI reporting to drive accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement across the organization. Translate data into executive-ready insights by developing compelling business cases, presentations, and recommendations that influence strategic decisions and organizational priorities. Partner with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Commercial, and Regional Operations to align inventory strategies, resolve complex business challenges, and deliver measurable business results. Design, automate, and continuously enhance reporting tools, dashboards, and analytical models that improve decision-making efficiency and increase organizational visibility. Monitor inventory performance against business objectives, proactively identifying emerging risks and recommending corrective actions before financial or service impacts occur. Champion continuous improvement by leveraging data analytics, automation, and best practices to simplify processes, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance organizational capability. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and data-driven decision making by sharing insights, educating stakeholders, and influencing positive business outcomes across the enterprise Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Analyzes, develops, and implements long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues and production location decisions in support of business goals. Supports business execution of new programs and initiatives that include promotional activities, forecast and coordination for key events, new product launches, and network redesigns. Monitors key sales and operations planning performance indicators, cost-to-serve performance data, and coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives. SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results. May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower level professionals. The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects – from design to implementation - while and adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education. DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS Autonomy: Established and productive individual contributor. Works independently with general supervision on larger, moderately complex projects / assignments. Organizational Impact: Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives of projects and assignments. Contributes to the completion of project milestones . May have some involvement in cross functional assignments. Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are general, and may require understanding of broader set of issues