What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Planner position at Medtronic?
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SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER - BOULDER, CO (on-site)
At Medtronic, we seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader — that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients. See our videos below to learn more about our diverse workforce why Medtronic is an employer of choice.
Medtronic's Surgical Innovations Operating Unit advances minimally invasive 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. $6B Revenue, ~$1B Inventory, 7 owned plants / 340 manufacturing cells & 50 contract manufacturers. 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.
Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident — we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.
We reward you in the ways that matter most to you. We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards programs to recognize the important role you play in our Mission to transform healthcare. To learn more, we invite you to visit Medtronic Benefits
Medtronic is intensely focused on creating a workplace environment which reflects our standing as the world’s top medical device company. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the patients we serve and an unrelenting desire to improve our business.
We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.
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A Day in the Life
In this exciting role as a Supply Chain Planner, you will have responsibility for efficiently managing the overall supply and production requirements for Medtronic’s Surgical Innovation 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.
Responsibilities:
- Plans, prepares, issues, and controls production schedules and directs material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of raw and approved finished goods materials timed to meet production requirements.
- Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, inventory levels, and potential production or material supply disruptions to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided on-time and at an optimal cost.
- Schedules equipment and personnel, confirms material supply and demands, prepares work orders based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.
- Monitors short- and long-term line capacity.
- Coordinates interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, demand planning, etc.
- Schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of inventory management tools.
- Bachelors degree required
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant Supply Chain, Planning or Forecasting experience, or an advanced degree with 0 years of relevant Supply Chain, Planning or Forecasting experience.
Nice to Have
- Experience employing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in supply chain activities, including using Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
- Excellent mathematics/analytics/statistical skills demonstrated through education or professional background.
- Experience with purchasing, forecasting and supplier management.
- Experience managing projects and working in teams.
- Experience with computer applications including Microsoft office.
- APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management).
- Six Sigma, Lean and DMAIC experience.
- Familiar with working in an ISO 13485 and FDA regulated environment.
- Strong communication skills (both verbally and in written) with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate with business stakeholders.
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It 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 team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help 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 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. (ADA-United States of America)
