Sr. Program Manager-Supplier Development at Medtronic in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 21 Jan 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life
At Medtronic, we seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level. We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader, so we make it a point to seek out, attract, and develop patient-centric, passionate employees who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Program Manager-Supplier Development. This is an opportunity to work anywhere within commuting distance of a Medtronic site.

Medtronic is intensely focused on creating a workplace environment that reflects our standing as the world's top medical device company. The ideal candidate will have a passion for our patients and an unrelenting desire to improve our business by driving supply chain solutions.
As the Sr. Program Manager- Supply Development at Medtronic, you will drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Blue Yonder Luminate Control Tower Supplier Portal, collaborative technology, and related processes within the organization. This critical strategic role will have high visibility as part of the overall Supply Chain evolution-an exciting time for our organization.

You will:

• Lead the expansion of the Blue Yonder Luminate Control Tower (LCT) with critical suppliers.


• Standardize the process development for seamless communication and information sharing between Medtronic and its suppliers, facilitating faster problem-solving and joint innovation.


• Align with Global Supply Management and Global Material Planning to develop processes with suppliers that enhance transparency and the ability to identify and address bottlenecks.


• Act as the key liaison with the Data Analytics team to develop dashboards to analyze supplier data and identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.


• Drive adoption and utilization of LCT with Medtronic's Material Buyers/Planners within Operations Scheduling.


• Leverage AMPS/ Blue Yonder technology to improve supply chain best practices to deliver MDT KPIs related to Inventory, Backlog, and Service.


• Manage short-term projects or detailed analyses (including coordinating cross-functional teams) supporting supplier collaboration processes.


• Lead or participate in process improvement projects to improve Supply Chain performance.


• Participate and support the development and materializing of the company's supply chain strategy

Must-Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required


• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with 5+ years of program or management experience in Supply Chain or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain.

Nice to Have

• Experience using Blue Yonder Supply Planning Systems and GSC Analytics


• Prior experience in Global Supply Management or Materials Buyer/Planner Roles


• Demonstrated results in developing and delivering on supply chain strategy, for example, service improvement, inventory optimization, or supplier reliability improvements.


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor Planners at various levels


• Ability to understand key business concepts and communicate with business stakeholders


• Strong organizational skills, the ability to perform under pressure and to manage multiple priorities with competing demands


• Strong analytical, data processing, and problem-solving skills


• Proficiency in process formulation, process improvement, and project management


• Experience building relationships with key internal and external customers based on trust and confidence


• Experience in data gathering and quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including business process metrics and measures linking to business KPIs


• Ability to translate business goals and metrics into business process outcomes and related business cases for specific projects


• Knowledge of planning procurement functions with strong financial acumen


• Ability to overcome ambiguity, imperfect data, and the limits of process definition to achieve exceptional and timely results


• Medical Device or other regulated industry experience


• Work experience in a large, matrixed organization structure


• Experience developing and implementing change initiatives requiring collaboration and influence management skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$130,400.00 - $195,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others)

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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 , and Simple 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 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) , and Capital 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.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.