Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life.A Day in the LifeThousands of team members worldwide make up the Global Supply Chain function. We drive the end-to-end planning, distribution, logistics and trade operations activities that help ensure Medtronic customers receive our life-saving products when they need them.The Supply Chain Manager will oversee the Purchasing teams at the Irvine & Santa Ana manufacturing sites, driving performance to achieve service and inventory targets by developing high-performing teams.As the Supply Chain Manager, you will lead a team responsible for material requirements planning (MRP), and the release of purchase orders. You’ll collaborate closely with site leadership, manufacturing, supply planning, finance, new product development, and supply management.In this exciting opportunity you will lead a team ifornia which will require you to travel up to 15% of the time to Santa Ana campus.Primary Responsibilities:Serve as a key participant aging long-term rough-cut planning and scenario analysis. Proactively identify and escalate exceptions for business consideration, offering possible scenarios and solutions.Lead Tier 2 Supply meetings to surface and resolve exceptions.Own Plan vs Actual performance, conducting thorough root cause analysis with clear action plans, assigned owners, and deadlines. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong accountability and the ability to influence business decisions to drive results.Act as the primary point of contact for site leadership, manufacturing, global supply chain, finance, and plant operations teams on material planning, Plan vs Actual, and inventory matters.Champion and manage material-constrained and MRP to align manufacturing with demand, aiming for zero backorders and backlog.Support network transfer projects and balance ramp-down activities to maintain uninterrupted service.Ensure effective material planning and purchase execution to maintain optimal material availability and prevent production line stoppages. Lead VMI and supplier integration initiatives.Coach and mentor the purchasing teams.Skillfully contribute as a core team member on large-scale or complex projects, adding value beyond traditional supply chain responsibilities.Maintain a strategic perspective to optimize overall supply chain performance and exceed site service KPIs.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, with 3+ years of management experience or advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience with 3+ years of management experience.Knowledge of SAP, Blue Yonder and Power BIPreferred QualificationsExperience in MS Office (MS Excel (advanced) and PowerPoint)Knowledge of Production Planning, Supplier Management, WarehousingMedical Device/ Medical Supplies Manufacturing experienceAPICS CPIM/CSCPExperience implementing/ utilizing LEAN/Six Sigma/A3 techniques a plus.10 years of experience of working in a Supply Chain in Manufacturing environment.Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively as a leader and/or team member with cross-functional teamsAbility to generate customer value - Listening, understanding, anticipating and solvingDemonstrated ability to drive change and influence key stakeholders in a global and matrix organization environment.Move with speed and decisivenessDemonstrated experience of leading and motivating high performing teamPhysical Job RequirementsThe 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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to