Principal Logistics Analytics Analyst Global Supply Chain Transportation CoE

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. Our 95000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72 million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose growth and impact.

As a Principal Logistics Analytics Analyst on the Transportation & Logistics Partner Management Team you will drive supplier performance governance and continuous improvement across Medtronics global transportation network. You will partner with logistics providers and internal stakeholders to optimize cost service and risk outcomes through data-driven insights supplier reviews benchmarking and strategic initiatives. This role requires strong analytical communication and relationship-management skills in a fast-paced matrixed environment.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

You will:

Strategic Carrier Management
o Manage relationships with preferred carriers assess alignment with business needs and logistics strategies and partner with Regional Transportation teams to improve performance.
o Review logistics financial results support forecasting and contribute to global multimodal RFP strategies and processes.

Project Management & Optimization
o Lead transportation cost optimization and process-improvement projects with minimal supervision applying Lean methodologies and balancing cost service inventory and risk objectives.
o Align stakeholders on supply chain strategies and policies provide actionable recommendations and develop best-practice procedures and playbooks for global teams.

Operational Network Relationship Management
o Build relationships with Operational Network leaders manufacturing sites and distribution center operations to strengthen collaboration and execution.
o Drive freight-policy conformance carrier utilization cost savings and cross-functional process improvements.

RFP Support
o Support global and regional multimodal RFPs by coordinating data collection validating requirements preparing bid materials and aligning scope timelines and evaluation criteria with cross-functional stakeholders.
o Develop baselines benchmarks and scenario analyses; support carrier communications proposal evaluations negotiations award recommendations implementation readiness and savings tracking.

Deliver Supplier Relationship Management Leadership
o Lead and advance the Deliver Supplier Relationship Management program across Transportation Distribution and Trade with emphasis on Medtronics largest strategic logistics partners.
o Own global SRM governance including meeting cadence tier boards relationship health supplier segmentation knowledge management and executive reviews.
o Partner across Deliver Indirect Supply Management regional and enterprise teams and suppliers to identify value opportunities translate data into insights and influence outcomes.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
Self-starter and able to establish relationships and work with remote teams of professionals and able to work independently to achieve objectives.
Knowledge and expertise regarding multiple modes of transportation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills PC and analytical skills (MS Suite).
Ability to work collaboratively with cross department teams.
Discretion with confidential or sensitive information.
Demonstrates initiative creativity organizational ability and follow through.
Self-motivated aptitude for learning passionate about generating/implementing new ideas.
Capable of multitasking and working with changing priorities and deadlines.
Travel 10%.

Qualifications - External

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Logistics or Transportation Management or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Supply Chain Logistics or Transportation Management

Nice to Have
Previous roles in Global or Regional Transportation or Logistics Supply Chain
Experience implementing or supporting a TMS (Transportation Management System)
Excel power user (pivots lookups basic formulas etc)

Data visualization tools like Power BI Tableau or Spotfire

Experience with imperfect data and data quality enhancements
Previous experience in operational optimization or supply chain project management

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

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.

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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):$123200.00 - $184800.00

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

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 insuranceHealth Savings AccountHealthcare Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance Long-term disability leaveDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance/reimbursement andSimple 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 matchShort-term disabilityPaid time offPaid holidaysEmployee Stock Purchase PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramNon-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) andCapital 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.

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