Supply Chain Planning Manager

Medtronic

Supply Chain Planning Manager leading purchasing, MRP, and inventory performance for Medtronic’s healthcare manufacturing sites. Managing teams across Irvine and Santa Ana while supporting service and production continuity.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,600 - $176,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in material requirements planning (MRP), supplier management, and inventory optimization within a manufacturing environment. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive supply chain performance to meet service KPIs.

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Material Requirements Planning (MRP)SAP KnowledgeSupply Chain ManagementAPICS CPIM/CSCP CertificationLEAN/Six Sigma Techniques

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ExperienceProduction PlanningSupplier ManagementAdvanced MS ExcelPower BI ProficiencyPurchase Order ReleaseRoot-Cause AnalysisInventory ManagementScenario AnalysisVMI Initiatives

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationChange ManagementRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

SAPBlue YonderPower BIMS PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CPIMAPICS CSCP

Industry Keywords

Medical Device ManufacturingManufacturing EnvironmentSupply Chain PerformanceService KPIsNetwork Transfer Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee Purchasing teams at the Irvine and Santa Ana manufacturing sites
Drive performance to achieve service and inventory targets by developing high-performing teams
Lead material requirements planning (MRP) and purchase-order release activities
Participate in the monthly SIOP cycle, managing long-term rough-cut planning and scenario analysis
Identify and escalate exceptions, providing scenarios and solutions
Lead Tier 2 Supply meetings to surface and resolve exceptions
Own Plan vs Actual performance through root-cause analysis and action plans
Serve as primary contact for site leadership, manufacturing, global supply chain, finance, and plant operations on material planning, Plan vs Actual, and inventory matters
Manage material-constrained and MRP processes to align manufacturing with demand and target zero backorders and backlog
Support network transfer projects and ramp-down activities
Ensure material planning and purchase execution prevent production line stoppages
Lead VMI and supplier integration initiatives
Coach and mentor purchasing teams
Contribute to large-scale and complex projects
Optimize overall supply chain performance and exceed site service KPIs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience and 3+ years of management experience, or advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience and 3+ years of management experience
Knowledge of SAP, Blue Yonder, or Power BI
Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
Knowledge of production planning, supplier management, and warehousing
Medical device or medical supplies manufacturing experience
10 years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
APICS CPIM/CSCP experience preferred or advantageous
Experience implementing or utilizing LEAN/Six Sigma/A3 techniques is a plus
Ability to build relationships and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to generate customer value by listening, understanding, anticipating, and solving
Ability to drive change and influence stakeholders in a global, matrix organization
Ability to move with speed and decisiveness
Demonstrated experience leading and motivating high-performing teams
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required at hire and throughout employment; sponsorship is not offered for roles below Principal level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
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
Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums
Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law