Sr Logistics Manager

Medtronic•Lexington, KY

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 The Senior Transportation Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing transportation operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery of goods. This role involves developing strategic transportation plans, managing carrier relationships, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across supply chain, logistics, and distribution teams. This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Controls 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. Ensures 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. Ensures that customer service and time objectives are achieved within existing financial constraints in order to meet marketing and financial objectives. Builds relationships with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers through the resolution of delivery issues. Integrates market intelligence from operating entities, distribution, transportation, suppliers, and customers to continuously improve competitive position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field and 7+ years experience in logistics, transportation, or distribution leadership
Or Advanced Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field and 5+ years experience in logistics, transportation, or distribution leadership

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and industry best practices.
Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
Proficiency in TMS and data analytics tools.
Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.
Strategic thinking and decision-making.
Ability to manage large-scale operations and budgets.
Data-driven approach to continuous improvement.
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Controls 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.
Ensures 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.
Ensures that customer service and time objectives are achieved within existing financial constraints in order to meet marketing and financial objectives.
Builds relationships with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers through the resolution of delivery issues.
Integrates market intelligence from operating entities, distribution, transportation, suppliers, and customers to continuously improve competitive position.
Carrier Management: Select, negotiate, and manage carrier contracts to ensure service quality and cost efficiency.
Compliance : Ensure adherence to DOT, FMCSA, and other regulatory standards.
Budget Oversight : Manage transportation budgets, monitor costs, and identify savings opportunities.
Performance Analysis : Track KPIs, analyze transportation data, and implement process improvements.
Technology Utilization: Oversee tools like Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and leverage analytics for optimization.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to transportation operations.

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)