Sr Logistics Supervisor

Medtronic; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 122,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Medtronic in Switzerland is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to lead end-to-end logistics operations, ensuring material flow, inventory accuracy, and cost control.

You will partner with manufacturing, planning, procurement, and distribution to meet safety, quality, and service goals while developing a high-performing team and driving continuous improvement.

Fluency in French and English and a 5+ year track record in supply chain is required; SAP experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or related field with relevant experience.
• French and English: professional/proficient level (spoken and written).
• SAP experience preferred and familiarity with reporting and warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead flow of materials, inventory and information across the supply chain.
• Ensure accurate receiving, warehousing, inventory control and shipping activities.
• Maintain material availability to support manufacturing and customer commitments.
• Monitor transportation performance and control costs against budgets.
• Provide inventory reporting and drive continuous improvement in logistics operations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Coaching

Performance Management

Workforce Planning

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating all logistics operations to ensure the efficient flow of materials, inventory, information, and finished goods from suppliers through manufacturing and ultimately to customers. This role ensures service excellence, inventory accuracy, cost control, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while developing a high-performing logistics team.
The Logistics Supervisor partners closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Supply Management, Distribution, Transportation, Quality, Finance, and external logistics providers to achieve business objectives related to Safety, Quality, Service, Delivery, and Cost.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Operations Management

• Manage the flow of raw materials, components, finished goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain.
• Ensure effective execution of receiving, warehousing, inventory control, replenishment, transportation, and shipping activities.
• Guarantee material availability to support manufacturing requirements and customer commitments.
• Monitor transportation performance and ensure costs remain aligned with approved budgets and operational targets.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety regulations.

Inventory Management

• Ensure inventory accuracy through robust inventory control processes and cycle counting programs.
• Maintain the integrity of inventory transactions and master data within ERP systems.
• Analyze inventory trends and implement corrective actions to minimize discrepancies, obsolescence, and stock shortages.
• Provide accurate inventory reporting and financial information to support business decision-making.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of logistics employees to achieve operational and organizational objectives.
• Establish clear performance expectations, monitor progress, and provide regular feedback.
• Conduct performance reviews, one-on-one meetings, talent development discussions, and succession planning activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels, workforce flexibility, training, and cross-functional skill development.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on: Safety, Quality, Service and Cost.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and problem-solving methodologies to improve logistics performance.
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead corrective and preventive actions.
• Promote effective utilization and continuous enhancement of logistics systems and digital tools.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate effectively with:
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Production Planning and Scheduling
  • Procurement and Sourcing
  • Supply Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Global Distribution and Transportation Teams
  • External Suppliers and Logistics Service Providers
• Build strong working relationships across functions to resolve operational issues and support strategic objectives.

Required Skills & Competencies

Leadership

• Team Leadership and People Management
• Coaching and Employee Development
• Performance Management
• Workforce Planning
• Change Management

Technical & Business Skills

• Supply Chain and Logistics Operations
• Inventory Management
• Operational Excellence / Lean Principles
• Data Analytics and Reporting
• Project Management
• Business Acumen
• Financial Awareness and Cost Management
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and facilitation abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels, from shop floor personnel to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong influencing and negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to build trust, resolve conflicts, and drive alignment among diverse groups.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Language Requirements

• French and English: Professional/Proficient level (written and spoken).

IT & Systems Requirements

• SAP preferred
• Experience with reporting, data analytics, and warehouse management systems is an asset.

Key Success Factors

The successful candidate is a hands-on leader who combines strong operational execution, people leadership, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement mindset to ensure a safe, efficient, and customer-focused logistics organization while driving business performance and team engagement.

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.

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.

Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Switzerland: 122,000.00 CHF - 183,000.00 CHF | The final salary within this range will be determined based on objective, job-related criteria, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with our compensation framework.

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