Associate Supply Chain Planner

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 29 Jul 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 LifeA career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations. Medtronic's Cranial and Spinal Technologies Operating Unit advances critical life changing surgeries to improve outcomes for patients and providers around the globe. From concept to commercialization, we bring meaningful innovation to our robust and growing portfolio of surgical devices and technologies. Through wise investments, thoughtful planning, and world-class partnerships, we help patients get the care they need – from diagnosis to treatment – when they need it. This position will work onsite in Tennessee, Colorado, or Minnesota. In this exciting role as an Associate Supply Chain Planner, you will have responsibility for efficiently managing supply for Medtronic’s Cranial and Spinal Technologies products. Primary responsibility will be ensuring product availability while meeting inventory targets and ensuring flawless launch of new products. This position leads and works in a collaborative environment with other business functions and will support the department’s strategic goals and objectives with limited direct supervision. As a Associate Supply Chain Planner, you will: Analyze, develop, and implement long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues and production location decisions in support of business goals. Actively lead and participate in monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and S&OE cycle managing long-term rough-cut capacity views and short-term planning with scenario planning. Identify and escalate exceptions for consideration with the suggestion of possible scenarios and solutions. Complete Master data cleanup, planning system maintenance, optimization & governance of standards. Create Master Production Schedule Collaborate with Medtronic Planning and Contract Mfg./OEM teams – Monthly Planning Handshake/SIOP, forecast & capacity review, Monthly and Quarterly Operation Reviews Effectively manage the supply chain to meet and exceed KPI’s relating to service levels, net requirement attainment, inventory levels/inventory weeks, and backorder dollars. Liaises with regions, DRP teams, Customer Operations, Contract Manufacturing, Sourcing, Marketing, and Distribution to improve overall communication and process flows. Ownership for documentation and making sure it is up to date, deployed, and the single source of truth. Must Have: Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree required Nice to Have APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) Project Management Professional Certification Six Sigma, Lean and DMAIC expertise Experience with SAP and/or Blue Yonder European Union Medical Device Regulation (EUMDR) experience Experience employing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in supply chain activities, including using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Excellent analytics/statistical skills demonstrated through education or professional background Experience with purchasing, forecasting and supplier management. Experience in managing projects and working in teams Experience with computer applications including Microsoft office Strong communication skills (both verbally and in written) with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate with business stakeholders 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 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. ‌ Recruitment Fraud Alert We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com. ‌ 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):$62,400.00 - $93,600.00 This 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 Simpl