Principal supply chain planner
Careers that change lives
Medtronic coronary and rdn operating unit provides interventional devices to treat coronary arteries that are blocked by atherosclerotic plaqueWe are currently looking for a principal supply chain planner in our global supply chain planning organization to work in our danvers, massachusetts facility or minneapolis, minnesota facility.
Medtronic is intensely focused on creating a workplace environment which reflects our standing as the world’s top medical device companyThe ideal candidate will have a passion for the patients we serve and an unrelenting desire to improve our business.
A day in the life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
In this role, the principal supply chain planner works in conjunction with the manager to execute focused supply chain solutions which support business objectives, including supply planning, inventory management and project managementYou will also partner with sales/marketing, manufacturing sites and regional supply chain to manage product supply and inventoryYou will support process improvement opportunities throughout each stage of the product lifecycle, including inventory and obsolescence management, new product launch planning and execution, product rationalization, and sales & operations planning process (s&op).
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develop monthly supply plan on finished goods and components for oem/cm manufacturing sites considering demand, capacity and inventoryUnderstand the connectivity between manufacturing sites and distribution centersCarry out the planning of inventory in all locations and to match supply with demand
Provide long range forecast to production requirements and short-term priorities
Conduct weekly operations calls with manufacturing sites and distribution centers to align on weekly production schedule and to understand any capacity/supply constraints
Utilize sap/apo to ensure correct flow of demand signals through the whole value stream and ensure accuracy of build prompts at manufacturing sites
Actively plan and support new business initiatives, new product launches, product rationalizations, and agility transfers
Own supply chain service and inventory metricsLeadership of regular cross-functional metric performance reviews
Partner with the manufacturing plants, developing projections of service recovery during periods of supply disruption, and taking proactive actions to minimize product availability issues and timely communicate to global regions
Develop working relationships with planners globally and build a “virtual” team throughout value stream
Work closely with demand planning/marketing to understand business trends and improve forecast accuracy to minimize slow and non-moving inventory
Work cross functionally on project teams and develop relationships with manufacturing, marketing, r&d, finance, engineering and customer service
Understand lean sigma dmaic methodology and utilize lean principles and problem-solving methodology to drive continuous improvement in processes leading to service/inventory improvement
Lead complex projects including optimization of production capacity, agility transfers, balancing global inventory network, improving global service levels, and improving manufacturing/ supply chain efficiency
Work with supplier and accounts payable department to resolve invoicing issues
Ability and willingness to travel – 10%
Must have: minimum requirements
Bachelors degree required
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Nice to have
Mba
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain, business administration, finance, or operations
Apics (cpim) certification
Experience using sap/apo, or other erp system
Proficiency with ms office (excel and powerpoint focus)
Excellent mathematics/analytics/statistical skills demonstrated through education or professional background
Demonstrated project management skills
Proven ability to meet and maintain customer / business expectations and requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication
Lean sigma dmaic green belt certification
Medical device or related industry experience
Ability to thrive in a complex, matrix and growing organization
Strong understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and standards related end to end supply chain concepts
Ability to assess, analyze, and condense complex data or situations.
Ability to project possible future outcomes and scenarios based on available dataShapes recommendations to create positive future results despite circumstances or activities that may threaten desired goals
Ability to adapt to changing customer and organizational requirements
Cultivates a broad network of relationships with key internal and external constituentsGood influence management skills and ability to successfully work across geographical boundaries via phone and virtual meetings
About medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwideAt medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend lifeWe challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterdayIt is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our teamLet’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ livesHelp us shape the future.
Physical job requirements
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 jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsFor office roles: while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobileThe employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workersContact your manager or local hr to understand the work conditions and physical requirements that may be specific to each role(ada-united states of america)
