Inventory Control Group Lead IV- 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Inventory Control Lead is part of the Distribution function within Medtronic’s supply chain operations, supporting inventory accuracy and material flow activities within the distribution center. This role serves as a key resource for inventory control processes, partnering with Operations, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate inventory records, effective cycle count execution, and resolution of inventory discrepancies. This position is located in Swedesboro, New Jersey and is 100% onsite within the distribution center. 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 work a minimum of five days per 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.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and inventory discrepancy investigations.
- Experience utilizing warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory management systems, or related supply chain technology.
- Experience leading work assignments, training team members, or providing day-to-day operational direction within a warehouse or distribution environment.
- Ability to analyze inventory data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- SAP experience
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead second-shift inventory control activities to support accurate inventory records and efficient distribution center operations.
- Coordinate and oversee cycle count execution, reconciliation activities, and inventory adjustment processes.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
- Provide daily direction, training, and technical support to inventory control personnel.
- Review inventory transactions, system data, and reporting to identify accuracy concerns and process improvement opportunities.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, and other functional teams to resolve inventory-related issues and support operational priorities.
- Monitor compliance with inventory control procedures, documentation requirements, and audit readiness standards.
- Support supervisors and managers with workload prioritization, process improvement initiatives, and special projects.
Benefits
- 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
- Simple Steps (global well-being program)
- 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)
- Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
