Sr. Supply Chain Planning Manager
Lafayette, IN - USA
Job Summary
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 95000 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.
This role is responsible for leading end-to-end supply planning across the portfolio ensuring an optimal balance between product availability inventory and operational efficiency.
The role owns the supply plan across internal manufacturing sites and CM/OEM leads IBP processes and drives cross-functional alignment to support patient needs business growth and operational excellence in a highly regulated environment.
A Day in the Life:
End-to-End Supply Planning
Own supply planning across the global network (internal sites CM/OEM DCs)
Ensure alignment between supply plans inventory strategy and business priorities
Lead execution of MPS MRP and capacity planning
IBP (Integrated Business Planning)
Lead supply planning input into IBP processes including Global Supply Review (monthly) and S&OE (weekly)
Drive scenario modeling and decision-making to address demand-supply imbalances
Identify risks trade-offs and opportunities and escalate with clear recommendations
Ensure execution alignment to agreed plans and track performance versus commitments
Service & Inventory Performance
Own inventory outcomes including inventory coverage across (FG) finished goods (WIP) work in Process (RM) raw materials and excess/obsolete (E&O)
Own service outcomes including product availability (OTIF) on time-in full and back orders
Lead initiatives to improve service while optimizing inventory positioning
Cross-functional Collaboration
Partner with Manufacturing Supply Management Quality Regulatory Finance and Commercial teams to align supply strategy
Interface with contract manufacturers and suppliers to monitor performance and mitigate supply risks
Support new product introductions (NPI) lifecycle changes and PIPO transitions
Risk Management
Proactively identify supply risks (capacity supplier quality regulatory material shortages) and develop mitigation plans
Own and lead Tier 4 escalation to ensure timely visibility alignment and resolution of supply risks
Leadership & Team Development
Lead coach and develop a high-performing supply planning team to deliver strong business results and build organizational capability.
Ensure rigorous execution of supply planning processes adherence to standard work and accountability for key performance indicators and deliverables.
Foster a culture of ownership urgency collaboration and enterprise thinking across the planning organization.
Partner with Centers of Excellence and cross-functional leaders to standardize processes and continuously enhance planning capabilities.
Drive optimization of planning systems data quality analytics and continuous improvement initiatives to enable faster more effective decision-making.
Must Have - Basic Qualification:
Bachelors degree with 7 years of relevant experience and 5 years in people leadership or an advanced degree with 5 years of relevant experience with 5 years of leadership experience.
Nice to Have:
Strong leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional stakeholders
Proven experience in supply chain planning and/or sourcing within a manufacturing or medical technology environment
APICS certification (CPIM / CSCP)
Lean / Six Sigma certification
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
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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.
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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.
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20 hours per week: Health Dental and vision insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital 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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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