.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 LifeBachelor's degree in related field; engineering or industrial administration master's degree is a plus.A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience within planning & purchasing.Experience with MRP is a must to be considered.APICS certification is highly desirable.Ability to manage multiple tasks and establish effective work priorities.Working knowledge in a manufacturing environment and experience with lean manufacturing.Excellent analytical, planning, administrative, and time management skills.Capable of working efficiently under pressure with a high sense of urgency.Excellent verbal and written skills in the English language.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:Performs supply chain and logistics functions such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution.Creates integrated processes among internal functions (e.G., operations, purchasing, and logistics) and outside suppliers.Plans and analyzes activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning, and quality control of production materials.Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to reduce costs, streamline procedures, and implement solutions.SPECIALIST CAREER STREAM: Typically an individual contributor with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty.
Delivers and/or manages projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired results.
May act as a mentor to colleagues or may direct the work of other lower-level professionals.
The majority of time is spent delivering and overseeing the projects – from design to implementation - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education.DIFFERENTIATING FACTORSAutonomy: Seasoned individual contributor.
Works independently under limited supervision to determine and develop approach to solutions.
Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level specialists; may manage projects/processes.Organizational Impact: May be responsible for entire projects or processes within job area.
Contributes to the completion of work group objectives, through building relationships and consensus to reach agreements on assignments.Innovation and Complexity: Problems and issues faced are difficult and may require understanding of multiple issues, job areas, or specialties.
Makes improvements of processes, systems, or products to enhance performance of the job area.
Analysis provided is in-depth in nature and often provides recommendations on process improvements