Supply Chain Prog Mgr

MiniMed • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Program Manager develops and executes strategic supply chain strategies to ensure supply continuity into operations, achieve cost savings, manage supplier relationships, and supply continuity into the hands of patients. This responsibility will span the product lifecycle from early engineering in New Product Development programs through sustaining production and product retirement. This role goes beyond planning—requiring strong leadership, accountability, and persistence to ensure materials are delivered on time and no disruptions impact delivery commitments. You will serve as the central driver of supply chain performance—working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to remove constraints, resolve risks, and deliver consistent results. MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey. For more than 40 years, they’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. Their mission is to make every day a better day for people with diabetes. They are driven by technology, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, focusing on building a connected system of care that works together and fits into everyday life, allowing people with diabetes to move through the day with fewer interruptions, fewer second guesses, and more freedom to live in the moment. MiniMed prioritizes its customers and employees, fostering a culture of belonging and providing career-building resources. Their life-transforming technologies improve day-to-day life for people with diabetes by lifting the mental load and allowing diabetes to fade into the background. They are focused on the future, chasing the dream of a world where people with diabetes can be free of the never-ending battle of balancing blood sugar, and where better days are the norm.

Requirements

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• Strong Procurement & Negotiation Background
• Supply Planning – Forecasting material requirements, adjusting for demand fluctuation
• Strong analytical capabilities - Analyze spending, manage inventory, understand financial impacts
• Collaboration – Ability to work with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure raw materials meet quality requirements.
• Operational mindset
• Demonstrated success in driving execution across complex supply chains
• Lean / Six Sigma experience
• Relentless follow-up and persistence
• Self starter that has a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to operate with urgency and decisiveness
• Comfortable leading without direct authority
• Focus on execution, with a strong planning skillset

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain execution across programs to ensure on-time delivery with zero material-driven disruptions
• Take full ownership of production readiness, proactively identifying and resolving risks related to materials, capacity, or logistics
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams to meet production targets consistently
• Serve as primary interface with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of critical components
• Actively negotiate timelines, expedite orders, and escalate when needed to eliminate delays
• Build strong supplier relationships while maintaining urgency and performance expectations
• Demonstrate persistence and follow-through to ensure commitments are met without exception
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Commodity management partners
• Utilize SAP as the core system for material planning, order tracking, inventory management, and execution visibility
• Drive accuracy and discipline in SAP data to enable reliable planning and execution
• Leverage SAP insights and other planning tools to proactively manage supply risks and optimize flow
• Manage WIP, inventory levels, and material flow to ensure optimal efficiency
• Provide clear reporting on supply chain status, risks, and mitigation plans
• Lead collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams
• Influence without authority in a matrixed environment to drive alignment and results
• Support development of scalable supply chain processes for new and evolving programs

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible benefits package
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Access to a Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Short-term disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (eligible employees)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (eligible employees)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior