Inventory Clerk II

Medtronic plc; North Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medtronic is seeking an inventory and materials associate to support daily operations in Connecticut. You will maintain control of indirect materials, tooling, and services, perform cycle counts, verify shipments, and coordinate with production to ensure tooling availability.

You will work onsite five days a week in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, applying strong organization, problem-solving, and attention to detail to help keep operations efficient and compliant.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of related experience in inventory management or materials control.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or regulated environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP tools and inventory management systems.
• Experience performing cycle counts, tooling inspection, or materials coordination.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail in inventory tracking and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control and accuracy of multiple inventory types including indirect materials, tooling, and services.
• Obtain pricing quotes from vendors for indirect purchases.
• Verify quantities and documentation for incoming/outgoing shipments.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies with records.
• Receive packages and ensure proper storage or distribution of materials.
• Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to ensure tooling/materials availability.

Skills

Inventory management

Materials control

Organization

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 5 Oct 2026Careers 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**In this role, you will support daily inventory and materials operations to ensure accurate tracking, secure storage, and timely availability of materials used in manufacturing and maintenance activities. This role requires sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to independently troubleshoot inventory and materials challenges, manage competing priorities, and collaborate across functions to maintain operational efficiency.At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.**Responsibilities Include:*** Maintain control and accuracy of multiple inventory types, including indirect materials, tooling, and services.* Obtain pricing quotes from vendors for all indirect purchases.* Ensure inventory is secure, properly labeled, and accessible to authorized personnel.* Conduct physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies with inventory records.* Perform cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy and compliance with company procedures.* Verify quantities and documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments.* Receive packages and ensure proper storage or distribution of materials.* Support inventory put-away processes to maintain organized and efficient storage locations.* Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to analyze inventory levels and ensure tooling and materials availability.**Required Qualifications*** 1+ years of related experience related to the areas of inventory management and/or materials control**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience working in a manufacturing, distribution, or regulated environment.* Familiarity with inventory management systems or ERP tools.* Experience performing cycle counts, tooling inspection, or materials coordination.* Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.* Basic experience working with inventory, warehouse, manufacturing, or materials management processes.* Ability to perform basic inventory tracking and documentation tasks with attention to detail.* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.**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.The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.**U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship**At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.**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.Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$42,000.00 - $63,000.00##This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).##The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.Further details are available at the link below:It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public