Associate Supply Chain Planner

Medtronic

Associate Supply Chain Planner managing supply chain strategies for Medtronic’s medical technologies. Ensuring product availability and flawless launch of new products while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeMemphis • Colorado, Minnesota, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,400 - $93,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain strategy development, capacity planning, and production scheduling, with a strong focus on analytics and project management. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

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Supply Chain Strategy DevelopmentAPICS CPIM CertificationProject Management Professional CertificationSix Sigma ExpertiseSAP Experience

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Hard Skills

Capacity PlanningMaster Production Schedule CreationMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)Statistical AnalysisForecastingSupplier ManagementIntegrated Business Planning (IBP)Lean MethodologyDMAICData Cleanup and Governance

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

SAPBlue YonderMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CPIMProject Management Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

European Union Medical Device Regulation (EUMDR)Supply Chain ManagementContract ManufacturingCustomer OperationsDistribution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze, develop, and implement long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues and production location decisions in support of business goals
Actively lead and participate in monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and S&OE cycle managing long-term rough-cut capacity views and short-term planning with scenario planning
Identify and escalate exceptions for consideration with the suggestion of possible scenarios and solutions
Complete Master data cleanup, planning system maintenance, optimization & governance of standards
Create Master Production Schedule
Collaborate with Medtronic Planning and Contract Mfg./OEM teams – Monthly Planning Handshake/SIOP, forecast & capacity review, Monthly and Quarterly Operation Reviews
Effectively manage the supply chain to meet and exceed KPI’s relating to service levels, net requirement attainment, inventory levels/inventory weeks, and backorder dollars
Liaises with regions, DRP teams, Customer Operations, Contract Manufacturing, Sourcing, Marketing, and Distribution to improve overall communication and process flows
Ownership for documentation and making sure it is up to date, deployed, and the single source of truth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)
Project Management Professional Certification
Six Sigma, Lean and DMAIC expertise
Experience with SAP and/or Blue Yonder
European Union Medical Device Regulation (EUMDR) experience
Experience employing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in supply chain activities, including using Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Excellent analytics/statistical skills demonstrated through education or professional background
Experience with purchasing, forecasting and supplier management
Experience in managing projects and working in teams
Experience with computer applications including Microsoft office
Strong communication skills (both verbally and in written) with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate with business stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)