Associate Supply Chain Planner

About the role

This position will work onsite in Tennessee, Colorado, or Minnesota. You will lead and work in a collaborative environment with other business functions and support the department’s strategic goals and objectives with limited direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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, European Union Medical Device Regulation (EUMDR) experience, Experience with SAP and/or Blue Yonder, Experience employing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in supply chain activities, including using Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Must Have: 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.

Qualifications

• Physical Job Requirements: 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.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

The 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).

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

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