We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Feb 2026

 

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 — that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.

We are seeking a Logistics Analyst at our Distribution center who will be responsible for warehouse slotting, distribution center space utilization, product flow optimization, and distribution throughput improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics engineering and warehouse optimization, with a focus on applying machine learning principles to improve slotting strategies and operational efficiency in a fast-paced distribution framework.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week, onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary

As a Logistics Analyst, you will

• Support DC space utilization: Implement strategies to optimize the space utilization, efficient slotting of inbound inventory and minimize handling time. Develop methodologies to optimize warehouse slotting strategies, considering multiple variables like product velocity, product size, turnover rates, and storage requirements.

• Develop storage and replenishment strategies for all materials in the warehouse.

• Use predictive analytics to forecast demand patterns and adjust slotting configurations dynamically.

• Utilize warehouse reports, product history and business forecasts to analyze warehouse health and understands how to change slotting strategies to meet changing business needs.

• Work with leadership to forecast warehouse capacity and future storage requirements.

• Collaborate with inventory clerks to accurately capture and input essential product data into the system.

• Partner with slotting SMEs to execute data collection and slotting actions.

• Monitor and maintain accuracy of warehouse master data, including material data, slotting data, and bin data.

• Engage directly with warehouse operations to perform physical product movements to optimize space and/or pick efficiency. 

• Support DC throughput improvements: Analyze current throughput metrics and identify opportunities for improvement in receiving, picking, packing and shipping. Work with onsite cross functional teams to develop, automate and ideate process improvements aligned with MPS (Medtronic Performance System) objectives (e.g., - A3 problem-solving, Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC methodologies).

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma, Vocational diploma, or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Logistics (or equivalent experience) OR Associate's Degree with 2+ years experience OR Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years experience

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience in logistics engineering, warehouse operations, or a similar role, with experience in warehouse slotting and machine learning.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI)

• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (SAP WMS).

• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles.

• Experience in Optislot or other slotting tools is preferred.

• SAP WM Slotting Experience preferred.

• Experience with automation and robotics in warehouse environments is preferred.

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 ena