Senior Logistics Supervisor

Medtronic • Grand Rapids, MI

7d

About The Position

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 Medtronic’s Global Manufacturing Logistics team is looking for a Senior Logistics Supervisor to lead logistics at the Grand Rapids manufacturing site and help manage the flow of materials, goods, and information from raw material origins to finished goods production. In this role, you’ll support manufacturing with material handling and replenishment, receiving, and shipping, while providing strong day to day leadership to a team of direct reports to ensure safe, efficient, and high performing operations. This role involves working to resolve delivery issues and build strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturing, and sterilizers. We’re seeking someone with strong analytical and project management skills, a focus on operational excellence, and the ability to collaborate across teams. If you’re ready to help drive continuous improvement and make a real impact on our logistics operations, we’d love to hear from you! Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Control the flow of raw and finished goods, services, and information between point of origin through receipt at the manufacturing site, through to customer placement in order to meet customer or manufacturing requirements. Ensure the execution and continuous improvement of logistics processes, such as the replenishment system, data interchange systems, demand management, electronic data systems administration, and related functions. Ensure that customer service and time objectives are achieved within existing financial constraints in order to meet marketing and financial objectives. Build relationships with manufacturing, suppliers, and sterilizers through the resolution of delivery issues. Integrate market intelligence from operating entities, distribution, transportation, suppliers, and customers to continuously improve competitive position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, with 7+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Logistics (or equivalent experience) OR Associate's Degree with 5+ years experience OR Baccalaureate Degree with 3+ years experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field
• Experience leading hourly or frontline logistics teams, including performance management and talent development.
• Strong transportation and distribution acumen, including knowledge of transportation planning, TMS, and cross dock operations.
• Experience in manufacturing or medical device logistics
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Lean or Six Sigma certification
• Microsoft Office Suite User
• Analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and operational excellence
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Experience collaborating with external suppliers and customers

Responsibilities

• Control the flow of raw and finished goods, services, and information between point of origin through receipt at the manufacturing site, through to customer placement in order to meet customer or manufacturing requirements.
• Ensure the execution and continuous improvement of logistics processes, such as the replenishment system, data interchange systems, demand management, electronic data systems administration, and related functions.
• Ensure that customer service and time objectives are achieved within existing financial constraints in order to meet marketing and financial objectives.
• Build relationships with manufacturing, suppliers, and sterilizers through the resolution of delivery issues.
• Integrate market intelligence from operating entities, distribution, transportation, suppliers, and customers to continuously improve competitive position.

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, and 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED