Supply Chain Solution Architect

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Dec 2024At 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 LifeWe seek a motivated Supply Chain Solution Architect to support the end-to-end supply chain through the innovation, design, implementation, continuous improvement, maintenance, and support of Blue Yonder ESP and other Supply Chain Systems. As an Architect/Sr. Program Manager, you will work to build communities of users, develop, deploy, and drive and adopt standard processes of “global design.” You will work closely with core process teams (IT), operating units, and commercial teams(regions) to understand requirements and solutions and provide governance.Medtronic has declared its bold ambition: to become the global healthcare technology leader. We seek to reach more patients in more meaningful ways more quickly. To achieve Medtronic’s bold ambition, we must engineer a best-in-class Global Operations and Supply Chain (GO&SC) organization that creates a competitive advantage for Medtronic.As the Supply Chain Solution Architect, you will be a Supply Chain Planning Systems SME utilizing your deep expertise with Blue Yonder (or predecessors') Enterprise Supply Planning (ESP/ IO)application and/or Demand 360 (Supply Chain Planning and Optimization). You will work in the Global Supply Chain Planning Center of Excellence organization, providing analysis, leadership, and support working in the development and execution of continuous improvement and long-term strategies that will optimize Medtronic’s innovation, growth, and profitability goals.  As the Supply Chain Solution Architect, you will:Partner with core process teams (IT), operating units, and commercial teams(regions) to understand requirements and solutions and provide governance.  Identify improvement opportunities for current systems, planning, and reporting methods. Communicate relationships and constraints between people, processes, business requirements, and systems.Lead or co-lead business requirements gathering and design sessions for new platforms, applications, and enhancements. Lead and coordinate project estimation.Prepare/review Detailed Requirements Documents and use cases. Evaluate the cause and effects of business problems, analyze options, and propose solutions. Utilize supply chain expertise on the subject matter of supply chain processes and applications. Develop process and training documents.  Understand and stay current with trends in the solution space to ensure solutions meet long-term objectives. Lead and coordinate testing and implementation of key system enhancements. Must-Have: Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree plus a minimum of 7 years of relevant Supply Chain systems implementation, design, or support of Blue Yonder, JDA or Manugistics experience or an advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant Supply Chain systems implementation, design, or support of Blue Yonder, JDA or Manugistics experienceNice to Have Previous hands-on knowledge of two or more disciplines within supply chain demand planning, supply planning, distribution requirements planning, materials planning, operations scheduling, or master data planning.Mastery of Supply Chain system implementation experience (Blue Yonder, SAP, ECC, APO, Manugistics)Superior project management skills, including leading and running cross-functional teams and programs. Detailed knowledge of PMI processes and PMP accreditation.Excellent communication, organizational skills, change management, stakeholder engagement, and influence experience.Lean Sigma Green or Black Belt with a familiarity with the DMAIC process.APICS certificationPhysical 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 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 & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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):$140,800.00 - $211,200.00This 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 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 plansAbout MedtronicWe 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 90,000+ 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.SummaryLocation: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of AmericaType: Full time