Associate Inventory Analyst

Medtronic; Heerlen; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking an Associate Inventory Analyst to support inventory performance across Northern Europe, including the Benelux, Germany and the Alps. You will analyse inventory data, identify risks and optimization opportunities, and translate insights into actionable recommendations for cross-market stakeholders.

You will work with OU teams to align priorities, develop standardized processes, and drive optimization projects with measurable business impact.

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI is a strong advantage.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Experience in end-to-end project management, with organization, accountability and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory performance across one or more OUs to identify risks and opportunities.
• Analyse inventory portfolios to support optimization and consignment reduction.
• Develop reports and analyses using Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI and present to stakeholders.
• Translate data into clear, actionable insights supporting sales and internal decisions.
• Drive MMX adoption and promote self-service analytics across field teams.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

English communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, economics, finance, or related field

Tools

Power BI

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 LifeOur Northern Europe Inventory Management Team is a virtual, cross-country team supporting Benelux, Germany and the Alps, the Nordics, and the UK & Ireland. Based across three countries, the team works closely with all Medtronic Operating Units to manage consignment inventory across a wide range of portfolios, with the level of consignment varying by business. Through close collaboration across markets and functions, the team helps optimize inventory, support local business needs, and drive consistency and efficiency across Northern Europe.We are seeking a proactive, data-driven Associate Inventory Analyst to support inventory performance and optimization across Northern Europe. In this role, you will analyse inventory data, identify risks and optimization opportunities, and translate complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations for the business. You will work closely with stakeholders across markets and functions, support negotiations such as consignment reduction discussions, and help drive standardization and continuous improvement.To be successful in this role you improve inventory visibility and achieve stronger inventory performance for assigned Operating Units, provide clear, high-quality consignment insights and recommendations for internal stakeholders, ensure successful delivery of optimization projects with measurable business impact, enable greater standardization across Northern Europe, while still reflecting local market needs, manage your work independently while remaining closely connected to the team and our shared goals, communicate clearly and adapt your style to different audiences, from field teams to senior stakeholders and collaborate effectively, anticipate challenges, and take a proactive approach to solving problems.Primary responsibilities:Monitor inventory performance across one or more Operating Units (OUs) to identify risks, trends, and opportunities to improvementAnalyse inventory portfolios to support optimization initiatives, including consignment reductionPartner with OU teams and internal stakeholders to align priorities, drive and support improvement projects on consignment, and collaborate effectively across a virtual, cross-functional environmentDevelop reports, presentations, and analysis using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ideally Power BITranslate complex data into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making for sales teams and internal stakeholdersDrive adoption of MMX (Medtronic Mobility eXpress) by promoting it as a self-service tool and encouraging full usage across field Sales TeamsGather local market insights and standardize consignment-related processes where possible to shape practical solutions across Northern EuropeRequired qualifications:Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI experience is a strong advantageStrong written and spoken EnglishExperience in end-to-end project management, with a focus on organization, accountability, negotiation and successful deliveryPreferred qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related fieldExperience in inventory management, supply chain, business analysis, project management, or a related areaExperience working in a matrix or international organization; MedTech industry is a strong advantagePhysical Job RequirementsThe 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 AlertWe 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 & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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: Austria: 45,680.00 EUR - 68,520.00 EUR | Denmark: 404,000.00 DKK - 606,000.00 DKK | Germany: 47,200.00 EUR - 70,800.00 EUR | Netherlands: 42,640.00 EUR - 63,960.00 EUR | Switzerland: 80,960.00 CHF - 121,440.00 CHF | United Kingdom: 32,960.00 GBP - 49,440.00 GBP |This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).