Lead Transformation: Build and lead a Distribution Supply Chain Operational Excellence team to drive change, deliver measurable results, and transform our supply chain into a world-class organization.
Optimize Processes: Enhance customer service, reduce costs, improve asset utilization, and ensure quality and compliance across the supply chain.
Shape Strategy: Develop and implement strategic initiatives, leveraging industry insights to identify opportunities for competitive advantage.
Strengthen Technology: Align supply chain IT strategies with key functions, including Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Customer Service.
Drive Execution: Create and execute roadmaps for supply chain initiatives, prioritize projects, and track progress to ensure success.
Establish and oversee a program management framework that supports Medtronic’s innovation, growth, and profitability objectives.
Drive operational excellence by standardizing processes, introducing new tools, and continuously improving efficiency and consistency.
Build strong relationships with global stakeholders to secure alignment and ownership of strategies and initiatives.
Develop and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a culture of inclusion, engagement, and innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of experience in Planning, Distribution, Transportation, Trade Compliance, or Supply Chain Systems; OR an advanced degree with 13+ years of relevant experience.
10+ years of managerial experience.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
10+ years of progressive experience in a world-class supply chain organization, with a focus on operational excellence.
Global enterprise experience, with a proven track record of driving process improvements and managing successful change initiatives.
Expertise in SAP ERP systems and Supply Chain Management Applications.
Experience in a highly regulated industry, preferably medical devices, with global manufacturing.
Proven ability to manage departmental budgets and execute strategic plans.
Willingness to travel 50-75% of the time.

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 & Tools

Supply Chain ManagementProcess ImprovementOperational ExcellenceProgram ManagementBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningChange ManagementLean Six SigmaSAP ERPTransportation

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringRelationship BuildingCommunicationTeam DevelopmentStrategic ThinkingCollaborationProblem SolvingEngagementInnovation

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt