We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 Dec 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

Location: This is a remote opportunity at Medtronic

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It’s no accident — we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it’s the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions. 

As the Principal Supply Chain Analyst, you will lead inventory management strategies across multiple business units, partnering with cross-functional teams in supply chain, finance, and operations. You will leverage data analytics to identify improvement opportunities, drive action, and optimize inventory levels while balancing service and cost objectives. This role involves implementing processes to minimize waste, streamline operations, and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory standards. You will also present strategic recommendations and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across the organization.

As the Principal Supply Chain Analyst, you will:

• Serve as the main POC for inventory for Business Unit stakeholders, working with cross functional leaders and stakeholders in Supply Chain Planning, Business Unit Operations Leaders, Finance, and Supply Chain COEs.

• Partner with a team of cross-functional stakeholders focused on End-to-End inventory optimization and waste minimization for multiple Business Units.

• Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to track inventory performance metrics in order to identify and provide insights on improvement opportunities. Take those insights and influence cross functional partnerships to action those opportunities.

• Work closely with supply chain, sales, operations, and finance teams to align inventory strategies with business objectives including annual operating plan (AOP) development.

• Present strategic recommendations to drive long-term improvements in inventory management.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability across cross-functional stakeholders.

• Lead initiatives to streamline inventory processes and reduce overall costs.

• Develop and execute strategies to optimize inventory levels while ensuring service level targets are met.

• Implement and monitor inventory control policies to prevent overstocking and stockouts.

• Monitor, review, and adjust safety stock levels to balance service and inventory. Assess business requirements and inventory impacts for strategic stock placements.

• Establish processes to reduce scrap, obsolescence, and losses across finished goods inventory.

• Conduct regular inventory reviews to identify and address inefficiencies and waste.

• Partner with IT and Data & Analytics teams to enhance inventory management systems and reporting capabilities.

• Ensure all inventory practices comply with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.

• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging technologies to enhance inventory management.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree required

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience with end-to-end inventory optimization from Raw Material through Finished Goods including Field Inventory (Consignment and Trunk Stock)  

• Blue Yonder experience

• Experience with designing and setting safety stock strategies

• Experience with AOP planning

• Develop PowerPoint presentations to synthesize analysis and communicate insights and recommendations to leadership stakeholders

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

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 m