Associate Supply Chain Planner – 12 Month FTC

Medtronic; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc in Galway is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Planner on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role blends analytics with strategic planning to optimise product flows across the global network, with a hybrid work model on-site as directed by leadership.

You will connect end-user signals to manufacturing sites, support new programs and launches, monitor S&OP metrics, and coordinate cross-functional teams to drive cost-efficient supply chain initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• May have practical knowledge of project management.
• Requires a Level 8 Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 0 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Analyses, develops, and implements long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues and production location decisions in support of business goals
• Supports business execution of new programs and initiatives that include promotional activities, forecast and coordination for key events, new product launches, and network redesigns
• Monitors key sales and operations planning performance indicators, cost to serve performance data, and coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives

Skills

Advanced knowledge in supply chain

Project management

Statistics / math

LEAN / Six Sigma

APICS CPIM/CSCP

MS Office (Access & Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Level 8)

Masters / MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Blue Yonder

Job description

## Associate Supply Chain Planner – 12 Month FTCApply: Flexible Work Arrangement: Galway, County Galway, Ireland: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 20, 2026 (12 days left to apply): R77438Careers 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**At our Global Supply Chain Planning department in Medtronic we focus on delivering best-in-class service levels to our customers by ensuring we have the right product, in the right place, at the right time through the most cost-effective channels. Associate Supply Chain Planners are directly involved in connecting end user customer signals to manufacturing sites, optimising product flow across the global supply chain and delivering on core KPI’s to support business objectives. Come for a job, stay for a career!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. This role has a hybrid work model with on-site expectations in-line with leadership guidance. The role includes some of the following activities:* Analyses, develops, and implements long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues and production location decisions in support of business goals* Supports business execution of new programs and initiatives that include promotional activities, forecast and coordination for key events, new product launches, and network redesigns* Monitors key sales and operations planning performance indicators, cost to serve performance data, and coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives ## Key Skills & Experience### **Must Have: Minimum Requirements**To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements areevident on your resume* Requires advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience* May have practical knowledge of project management.* Requires a Level 8 Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 0 years of relevant experience ### **Nice to Have*** Degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain* Masters/MBA preferred* Medical Device/Medical Supplies Manufacturing experience* Excellent statistical and mathematics skills* APICs CPIM/CSCP* Software skills including MS Office (Access & Excel focus)* Working knowledge of SAP, Power BI & Blue Yonder* Demonstrated project management skills* Experience implementing/utilizing LEAN/Six Sigma techniques a plus* Knowledge of manufacturing, distribution planning, logistics, warehousing, or transportation**Medtronic offer a competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package****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.**Recruitment Fraud Alert** We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind: Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses. Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments. If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at [e-mail].# **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: Ireland: 41,920.00 EUR - 62,880.00 EUR |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.