Supply Chain Planning Manager

About the role

The Supply Chain Planning Manager will oversee the Production Planning and Materials Purchasing teams at the Jacksonville, FL manufacturing site, driving performance to achieve service and inventory targets by developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Master Production Schedule (MPS) each month optimizing service
• Develop level loaded – capacity constrained weekly / daily build schedule in line with MPS and manufacturing constraints adapted to Raw Materials, labor and equipment availability
• Serve as a key participant in the monthly SIOP cycle, managing long-term rough-cut planning and scenario analysis
• Proactively identify and escalate exceptions for business consideration, offering possible scenarios and solutions
• Attend / lead Tier 2 and Tier 3 at site to provide planning inputs and guidance
• Own Plan vs Actual performance, conducting thorough root cause analysis with clear action plans, assigned owners, and deadlines
• Act as the primary point of contact for site leadership, manufacturing, global supply chain, finance, and plant operations teams on material planning, Plan vs Actual, and inventory matters
• Champion and manage material-constrained and MRP to align manufacturing with demand, aiming for zero backorders and backlog
• Support network transfer projects and balance ramp-down activities to maintain uninterrupted service
• Ensure effective material planning and purchase execution to maintain optimal material availability and prevent production line stoppages
• Lead VMI and supplier integration initiatives
• Coach and mentor the production planning and materials purchasing teams
• Skillfully contribute as a core team member on large-scale or complex projects, adding value beyond traditional supply chain responsibilities
• Maintain a strategic perspective to optimize overall supply chain performance and exceed site service KPIs

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of supply chain experience, or advanced degree with 3+ years of supply chain experience
• Must Have: Experience using SAP, Blue Yonder, or similar ERP/SCM platforms
• Working knowledge of Power BI
• Knowledge of Supplier Management, Warehousing
• Demonstrated experience of leading and motivating high performing team
• Medical Device/ Medical Supplies Manufacturing experience
• APICS CPIM/CSCP
• Experience implementing/ utilizing LEAN/Six Sigma/A3 techniques
• Experience of working in a Supply Chain in Manufacturing environment
• Ability to generate customer value - Listening, understanding, anticipating and solving
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and influence key stakeholders in a global and matrix organization environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of supply chain experience, or advanced degree with 3+ years of supply chain experience
• Experience using SAP, Blue Yonder, or similar ERP/SCM platforms
• Working knowledge of Power BI
• Knowledge of Supplier Management, Warehousing
• Demonstrated experience of leading and motivating high performing team
• Medical Device/ Medical Supplies Manufacturing experience
• APICS CPIM/CSCP
• Experience implementing/ utilizing LEAN/Six Sigma/A3 techniques
• Experience of working in a Supply Chain in Manufacturing environment
• Ability to generate customer value - Listening, understanding, anticipating and solving
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and influence key stakeholders in a global and matrix organization environment

Skills

• Strong accountability and the ability to influence business decisions to drive results
• Leadership and team management skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management and planning skills
• Technical proficiency with SAP, Blue Yonder, or similar ERP/SCM platforms
• Knowledge of Supplier Management, Warehousing
• Experience with LEAN/Six Sigma/A3 techniques

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package including:

• 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
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement
• Capital Accumulation Plan