Senior Logistics Program Manager - REMOTE

MED Medtronic Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 120,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Logistics Program Manager to lead innovative supply chain improvement projects. This remote role involves collaborating with global supply chain leaders to optimize service, cost, and inventory while applying best practices in project management. You will create a cohesive team culture, present updates to management, and drive process improvements. Join a team committed to transforming healthcare technology and making a meaningful impact on lives worldwide. If you are passionate about project management and logistics, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 5 years.
• Experience in logistics and global supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain improvement projects to optimize service and cost.
• Analyze project schedules, budgets, and risks for successful delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Logistics Management

Process Improvement

Education

Baccalaureate Degree

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Tools

Planisware

Job description

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Senior Logistics Program Manager - REMOTE

Apply remote type Remote locations Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 20, 2025 (10 days left to apply) job requisition id R29264 We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 May 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

The Sr. Logistics Program Manager will serve as a global project professional. The individual will be responsible for successfully organizing, planning, & leading team execution of supply chain improvement projects and programs that set the foundation to optimize service, cost, and inventory. The individual will engage and collaborate with Supply Chain Leaders/Partners across Functions & Regions to drive simplification with cost and service optimization as well as breakthrough innovation and process improvement aligned with an established strategic roadmap.

This position will work within a matrixed organization, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Deliver Shared Services PMO.This position is to reside in the United States.

This position will work within a matrixed organization, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Deliver Shared Services PMO.This position is to reside in the United States.

A Day in the Life

• Plan, organize, and lead team execution of supply chain improvement projects that set the foundation to optimize service, cost, and inventory
• Proactively apply project management best practices and techniques to analyze and develop appropriate schedules, budgets and resources, as well as assess risk and implement mitigation strategies to ensure the successful delivery of our programs/projects
• Create a cohesive and collaborative team culture where you actively plan, coordinate, and track project activities; lead weekly status meetings and ensure clear communication of project status, key decisions, etc.
• Present regular project updates clearly and concisely to mid-level/senior management and lead phase gate review presentations, escalation of issues impacting project plans, and communication of key asks for project recovery
• Lead the team in delivering high-quality and compliant output through building understanding and executing activities to ensure alignment to all quality policy and work procedures that are applicable
• Lead core teams in an unbiased way such that all voices are considered before decisions
• Perform data analysis and generate recommendations that will drive process improvements
• Lead process mapping exercises and root cause analyses
• Lead/support the continuous improvement of processes and tools used by the Deliver Shared Services office

Qualifications

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)( 4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.

Nice to Have

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Project Management Certification (PMP)
• Experience in logistics and/or global supply chain
• Lean Sigma Green Belt Certification
• APICS-CSCP Certification
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Planisware project management software experience
• Extensive experience in managing complex programs that focus on E2E Distribution functionality
• Good understanding of Project Financial Modelling and trade-offs
• Demonstrated track record of leading projects within complex, matrixed organizations requiring strong influence management skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written), presentation and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to manage multi-million dollar budgets

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.

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):$120,800.00 - $181,200.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).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:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

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 assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Who We Are

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

What We Do

We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.

We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…

Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world

Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities

Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning

How We Are Different

These commitments set our team apart from the rest:

Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.

Better outcomes for our world. Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.

Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care

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 assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.

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