Medtronic

Director – Distribution

Medtronic

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • California, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $159,200 - $238,800 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Execute global distribution strategies aligned with corporate objectives
  • Identify optimal locations for distribution centers based on market demand, cost efficiency, and service level requirements
  • Support system implementations for order fulfilment, tracking, logging, verifying, and reporting shipments and receipts
  • Implement best practices for inventory control, freight bill processing, and documentation accuracy
  • Engineer flows, working with cross functional teams and 3PLs for optimum layouts and establishing processes for receipt of incoming materials, storage of products, quality and regulatory compliances
  • Report materials shipped, prepare bills of lading, and ensure accurate posting of weight and shipping charges
  • Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and external partners
  • Manage budgets for distribution setup projects and drive cost optimization initiatives
  • Assess and mitigate risks related to global distribution, including geopolitical and supply chain disruptions

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field and 10+ years of experience in global logistics, distribution network design, and operations leadership OR Advanced Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field and 10+ years of experience in global logistics, distribution network design, and operations leadership
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP
  • Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification
  • Proven track record of setting up and managing large-scale distribution centers internationally
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain technologies, WMS/TMS systems, and automation solutions
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed global environment.
Benefits
  • 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)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
global logisticsdistribution network designoperations leadershipinventory controlfreight bill processingrisk assessmentcost optimizationprocess engineeringquality complianceregulatory compliance
Soft skills
relationship managementcross-functional collaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcommunicationleadershipbudget managementadaptabilityanalytical skillsdecision-making
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in LogisticsBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationAPICS CPIMAPICS CSCPLean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black BeltPMPAdvanced Degree in Supply Chain ManagementAdvanced Degree in Logistics