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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 Life

As a Global Supply Chain Planning Program Manager, focused on leading enterprise-wide supply chain transformation initiatives, with a strong emphasis on phase-in/phase-out programs, EU MDR activities, supply planning optimization, and cross-functional program execution.

Located at Medtronic's headquarters in Minneapolis, MN or in Lafayette, CO, this role is onsite four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute global supply chain transformation programs that improve service, reduce costs, and align with business strategy.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies to solve complex operational challenges and drive measurable improvements.
• Manage projects from initiation through completion, including charters, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation.
• Drive change management efforts, assess organizational readiness, and support stakeholder adoption of new processes.
• Partner and influence cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, IT, Quality, Sourcing, Marketing, Distribution, and Customer Service.
• Oversee key supply chain planning and logistics activities, including procurement, inventory management, production planning, outsourcing, and distribution.
• Develop and implement integrated processes, policies, and material control systems that improve efficiency, streamline operations, and support business objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years’ experience in supply planning, or advanced degree with a 3+ years’ experience in supply planning experience
• Experience in one or more of the following: SAP, Blue Yonder, Power BI
• 3+ years in program/project management execution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven ability to lead, influence, and drive organizational change across complex, cross-functional environments.
• Strong project management and process improvement expertise, including proficiency with project management tools and Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred).
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions and proactively remove obstacles.
• Self-directed professional with experience managing competing priorities, adapting to change, and supporting global network design and supply chain implementation projects.

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.

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):$100,800.00 - $151,200.00This 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).

• 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
• Simple Steps (global well-being program).

• Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

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

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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