Inventory Analyst

Medtronic; Heerlen; Remote; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking an Inventory Analyst for Northern Europe to optimize inventory performance and provide clear, data-driven recommendations across markets. You will analyze consignment data, support standardization, and influence cross-functional teams while working remotely across a three-country team.

The role requires strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, proficiency in English and Dutch, and 3–4 years in inventory management or related fields.

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI experience is a strong advantage.
• Strong written and spoken English and Dutch.
• Experience in end-to-end project management, with a focus on organization, accountability, negotiation and successful delivery.
• 3-4 years experience in inventory management, supply chain, business analysis, project management, or a related area.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory performance across one or more Operating Units (OUs) to identify risks, trends, and opportunities to improvement.
• Analyse inventory portfolios to support optimization initiatives, including consignment reduction.
• Partner with OU teams and internal stakeholders to align priorities, drive and support improvement projects on consignment, and collaborate effectively across a virtual, cross-functional environment.
• Develop reports, presentations, and analysis using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ideally Power BI.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making for sales teams and internal stakeholders.
• Drive adoption of MMX (Medtronic Mobility eXpress) by promoting it as a self-service tool and encouraging full usage across field Sales Teams.
• Gather local market insights and standardize consignment-related processes where possible to shape practical solutions across Northern Europe.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

English & Dutch

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Economics, Finance

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 Life

Our 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 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 improvement
• Analyse inventory portfolios to support optimization initiatives, including consignment reduction
• Partner with OU teams and internal stakeholders to align priorities, drive and support improvement projects on consignment, and collaborate effectively across a virtual, cross-functional environment
• Develop reports, presentations, and analysis using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ideally Power BI
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that support decision-making for sales teams and internal stakeholders
• Drive adoption of MMX (Medtronic Mobility eXpress) by promoting it as a self-service tool and encouraging full usage across field Sales Teams
• Gather local market insights and standardize consignment-related processes where possible to shape practical solutions across Northern Europe

Required qualifications:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI experience is a strong advantage
• Strong written and spoken English and Dutch
• Experience in end-to-end project management, with a focus on organization, accountability, negotiation and successful delivery
• 3-4 years experience in inventory management, supply chain, business analysis, project management, or a related area

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Experience working in a matrix or international organization; MedTech industry is a strong advantage

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: Netherlands: 52,000.00 EUR - 78,000.00 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.

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