Senior Distribution Manager

Medtronic•Memphis, TN

9h•$124,000 - $186,000•Onsite

About The Position

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 7 Jan 2026 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 We are currently looking for a Senior Distribution Manager to work at our central distribution facility located in Memphis, Tennessee. This role will provide leadership to the outbound operations within the central Tier 1 DC. In this role, you will be responsible for oversight of daily outbound operations including picking, packing, and shipping domestic medical device orders. The Sr Manager is over automation, LTL, and the parcel shipping departments. The Senior Manager will connect regularly with sales ops, customer care, quality, regulatory, marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, finance and corporate logistics. Through continuous efforts and use of lean tools, the Senior Manager partners with onsite team to drive the distribution process to increasingly better performance by championing quality and cost down initiatives. Drive the domestic order fulfillment process and continuous improvement processes to ensure customer service levels are met Ensure operational excellence in all inventory related transactions including the efficient operations of the warehouse management system and related equipment and systems Ensure distribution quality systems compliance is met at all times Support supply chain continuous improvement initiatives for customer service and reduce cost of operation Monitor and manage healthy inventory Manage and meet site specific KPIs around safety, quality, service, and cost Support all internal and external audits related to Quality systems and SOX controls Work hand in hand with various stakeholders Monitor transactions between legacy systems to ensure accuracy and completion of all inventory related processes Manage and administer physical inventory counts where required Ensure ongoing operations, processes and programs are completed on schedule and within budget Recommend and implement new technologies, quality standards, and procedures to impact vision, including lean sigma and 6S principles Work cross functionally with peers to develop consistent practices, performance and cost management Utilize quality and performance metrics to ensure regulatory compliance Maintain proper staffing levels and provide sound people management

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years' relevant experience, or Advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience
Minimum of 5 years leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Lean distribution experience
Experience in an FDA/Medical Device environment
Systems knowledge: WMS, Microsoft applications, AS400 (i.e., JDE, SAP), SAP, E1 experience
Ability to supervise and coach timely and effectively
Ability to effectively develop subordinates through special training, coaching and exposure to new opportunities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High aptitude for problem solving and troubleshooting

Responsibilities

Drive the domestic order fulfillment process and continuous improvement processes to ensure customer service levels are met
Ensure operational excellence in all inventory related transactions including the efficient operations of the warehouse management system and related equipment and systems
Ensure distribution quality systems compliance is met at all times
Support supply chain continuous improvement initiatives for customer service and reduce cost of operation
Monitor and manage healthy inventory
Manage and meet site specific KPIs around safety, quality, service, and cost
Support all internal and external audits related to Quality systems and SOX controls
Work hand in hand with various stakeholders
Monitor transactions between legacy systems to ensure accuracy and completion of all inventory related processes
Manage and administer physical inventory counts where required
Ensure ongoing operations, processes and programs are completed on schedule and within budget
Recommend and implement new technologies, quality standards, and procedures to impact vision, including lean sigma and 6S principles
Work cross functionally with peers to develop consistent practices, performance and cost management
Utilize quality and performance metrics to ensure regulatory compliance
Maintain proper staffing levels and provide sound people management

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
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)