Job Description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 31 Oct 2025

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

A Day in the Life

Medtronic is driving a functional transformation focused on improving business outcomes through Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales & Operations Execution (SOE), and Standard Operating Mechanisms. Join our Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Center of Excellence team as the Demand Planning Program ManagerIBP COE, where you will serve as the tactical demand planning process lead on the Demand Center of Excellence, supporting the supply chain planning system and process documentation.

We have declared our bold ambition to become the global leader in healthcare technology. We seek to reach more patients in more meaningful ways, more quickly. Global Operations and Supply Chain (GOSC) is essential in delivering on this ambition. You will bring your passion for our patients and an unrelenting desire to drive financial maturity and excellence in IBP.

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

Reporting to the Director, Demand Planning in the Center of Excellence, you will work closely with the Portfolio and Regional Demand Planning community to define and continuously improve standard processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, and implement longterm supply chain strategies that enable bestinclass demand forecasting and support business goals
• Support business execution of new programs and initiatives that improve forecasting for promotional activities, key events, and portfolio complexity management (new product launches, versioning, phase out)
• Monitor key sales and operations planning performance indicators, costtoserve performance data, and coordinate crossfunctional work teams to increase the effectiveness of supply chain initiatives
• Develop roadmaps and drive impactful continuous improvement for the demand planning system (Blue Yonder)
• Support ongoing deployment of the endtoend supply chain planning system as it pertains to demand planning (Blue Yonder)
• Develop and maintain standard processes, RACIs, and howto guides to support daytoday tactical demand planning
• Drive adoption of standard processes and systems through education/training and voice of the customer engagement
• Develop Analytics & Insights tools to visualize performance and automate exception management/alerts
• Lead Demand Community of Practice meetings and Office Hours
• Lead and participate in crossfunctional problem solving (A3/DMAIC) to address systemic issues and horizontally deploy improvements panMedtronic
• Conduct internal and external benchmarking

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree plus a minimum of 5 years demonstrated results in Supply Chain demand planning and sales and operations planning, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of the same experience

Nice to Have

• Expert knowledge of demand planning & financial planning processes
• Knowledge of Supply Chain best practices, inclusive of IBP/SOE
• Strong business acumen understanding different commercial operating models
• Superior project management skills, including leading and running crossfunctional teams and programs. Detailed knowledge of PMI processes and PMP accreditation
• Mastery in Supply Chain systems (Blue Yonder, SAP, ECC, APO, Manugistics, BI, Tableau, etc.). Experience deploying new Supply Chain systems and processes
• Innovative & proactive with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills and solid skills as a negotiator and facilitator to reach consensus, buyin, and commitment across multiple functions and global teams
• Coaching mindset with the ability to drive employee engagement, inclusion, and development
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, change management, stakeholder engagement, and influence experience
• Lean Sigma Green or Black Belt with a familiarity with the DMAIC process

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 coworkers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

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):$96,800.00 - $145,200.00

This position is eligible for a shortterm 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, Longterm disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global wellbeing program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Shortterm disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Nonqualified 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.

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EEO Statement

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.

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