Senior Material Management Analyst

Ukg Medtronic Uk Ltd; Waterford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medtronic Incentive Plan

Competitive salary

Job summary

Medtronic in the United Kingdom is seeking an Inventory Management Specialist to support IMS, cycle counts, and replenishment within hospital environments. You will work onsite with hospital stakeholders, coordinate product returns, and generate reports to optimize supply chain performance.

The role requires advanced Excel skills, healthcare logistics experience, and fluent English, with limited travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital materials management or healthcare logistics.
• Experience with inventory systems, replenishment processes, and stock optimization.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Office proficiency.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for the Inventory Management System (IMS) and support users across hospital and IHS teams.
• Execute and monitor ordering, receipt, storage, replenishment, and consumption activities within scope.
• Manage inventory settings, par levels, and replenishment parameters to maintain product availability and accuracy.
• Perform cycle counts, analyze inventory trends, and reduce obsolescence and excess inventory.
• Coordinate product returns with suppliers, IHS back-office teams, and hospital stakeholders.
• Generate, review, and distribute daily, weekly, and ad hoc inventory and operational reports.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and drive resolution of issues.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives to enhance inventory performance and stakeholder satisfaction.

Skills

Inventory management

Excel proficiency

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field

Tools

IMS (Inventory Management System)

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

Integrated Health Solutions (IHS) partners with healthcare providers to improve operational performance, optimize supply chain processes, and enhance patient care delivery across hospital environments. The team combines healthcare expertise, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making to help hospitals achieve sustainable clinical and financial outcomes.
This role supports inventory and materials management operations within a healthcare environment as part of an IHS Managed Service program. The position is fully onsite and based in the United Kingdom, working closely with hospital stakeholders, suppliers, and IHS teams to support product availability and operational efficiency. Limited travel may be required based on business needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for the Inventory Management System (IMS), resolving system issues and supporting users across hospital and IHS teams
• Execute and monitor ordering, receipt, storage, replenishment, and consumption activities for products and suppliers within scope
• Manage inventory settings, par levels, and replenishment parameters to maintain product availability and inventory accuracy
• Perform cycle counts, analyze inventory trends, and implement actions to reduce product obsolescence and excess inventory
• Coordinate product returns with suppliers, IHS back-office teams, and hospital stakeholders using established processes
• Generate, review, and distribute daily, weekly, and ad hoc inventory and operational reports
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, maintain error logs, and drive resolution of product, system, and process issues
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives that enhance inventory performance, operational efficiency, and stakeholder satisfaction

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in hospital materials management, inventory management, supply chain operations, or healthcare logistics
• Experience working within a Cath Lab, Operating Room (OR), hospital environment, or healthcare supply chain setting
• Experience managing inventory systems, inventory controls, replenishment processes, and stock optimization activities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Clinical healthcare background
• National Health Service (NHS) experience
• Experience with healthcare inventory management systems and hospital enterprise systems
• Experience in project management, change management, or operational transformation initiatives
• Knowledge of healthcare supply chain practices, hospital operations, and inventory optimization methodologies

Physical Job Requirements

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: United Kingdom: 45,280.00 GBP - 67,920.00 GBP | 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 Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).