Inventory Supervisor - 3rd Shift at Medtronic in Memphis, Tennessee

Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Mar 2025

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 is hiring in our Memphis Airways Distribution Center, here our employees are helping us deliver on the extraordinary. We require fresh ideas and inclusive insights to maintain our position as an innovative industry leader. That's why we actively seek, attract, and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who reflect the wide variety of life experiences found among our patients.

We've been on a three-year journey to modernize our U.S. distribution network and transform how we distribute our products. We're aiming to elevate the customer experience and generate cost savings with state-of-the-art technology and standardized processes. But none of it can happen without you - the people who power our operations and ensure that our customers receive our life-saving therapies when they need them.
In this strategic role you will be responsible for the management of inventory control processes in MDT Distribution Operation. You will s erve as an expert for supply chain logistics in the areas of inventory accuracy, trends, root-cause analysis and reporting. Manages all inventory processes, validations, reconciliations, self-audit schedules and internal training . This p osi tion will develop self-audit schedules and train the management staff on timely com pletio n of audits. Maintain effective relationships with Business unit supply chain and Customer service operations to insure effective fulfillment of customer orders. Support management of Medtronic's relationship s to ensure accurate a nd on-ti me shipment of Medtronic products .

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Provides direction, leadership and coaching to distribution staff regarding tasks, projects and operations

• Ensures ongoing operations, processes and programs are completed on schedule and within budget

• Interprets and executes policies and procedures that affect Medtronic staff

• Manage cycle counting functions on third shift and ensure counts are completed on time.

• Maintains relationship with c ustomer operations and the b usiness unit planners to understand their requirements

• Manages continuous improvement projects/ initiatives related to distribution activities

• Tracks company projects, volume, etc., to ensure operation is positioned to meet future challenges

• Budgetary Control: Develop and adhere to spending projects, and Annual Operating Plan . Ensure compliance to approved budgetary values . Reduce cost of operational expenses when possible.

• Responsible for providing an environment that ensures safe storage, handling and control of all inventories

• Create a safe work environment that fosters continual improvements in the cost of operations and quality of service to our c ustomer

• Empowers team to perform operational responsibilities . Maintains focus on team morale and change management . Develops and maintains appropriate client relationships at all levels to include internal departments to maintain high service level standards with our internal and external customers

• Recommends and implements, new technologies , quality standards, and procedures to impact vision

• Invests time and resources in employee development

• Works cross functionally with peers to develop consistent practices related to staff development, performance and cost management . Knowledgeable about department and industry best practices . Utilize quality and performance metrics to ensure regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a high-volume distribution warehouse, or manufacturing operation.

• Previous experience supervising a team.

• Ability to develop effective methods for tracking and monitoring data.

• Ability to Analyze data.

• Managed inventory cycle counts.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• High aptitude for problem solving and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations applicable to the Stated operating in.

• Systems knowledge: Microsoft applications, knowledge of warehouse management software and/or SAP experience.

• Self motivated, and can work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to supervise and coach timely and effectively.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Required high school diploma, or equivalent.


• 1+ years of experience in a high-volume distribution warehouse, or manufacturing operation.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$61,600.00 - $92,400.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Operations Incentive Plan (OIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. ("Medtronic") in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.