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 working to improve how healthcare addresses the needs of more people, in more ways and in more places around the world. As one company, we can accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. This is the ideal opportunity to join us and be part of our commitment to the health of others.
We are seeking a Principal Logistics Analyst at our Distribution Centre (DC). You will be responsible for inbound volume forecasting, distribution centre space utilization, warehouse slotting, product flow optimization, and distribution throughput improvements. You have a strong background in capacity planning, supply chain management, logistics, data analysis and process standardization/optimization, applying machine learning principles to improve slotting strategies with a proven track record of driving efficiency and productivity in a fast-paced distribution framework and ready for the next challenge.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Logistics, Operations Management or a related field and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in operations management, preferably in a distribution environment
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and data visualization tools (e.g., PowerBI)
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (SAP WMS)
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  Experience with automation and robotics in warehouse environments is preferred for this role.

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.

• Analyse historical data, market trends, sales fluctuations, new product introductions to develop forecasting models to predict resource requirements (space and equipment)
• Collaborate with onsite teams and implement strategies to optimize the space utilization, efficient slotting of inbound inventory and minimize handling time
• Develop and implement models to optimize warehouse slotting strategies, considering multiple variables like product velocity, product size, turnover rates, and storage requirements
• Design and implement methodologies to streamline the flow of products through the distribution centre from receiving to shipping, minimizing bottlenecks
• Analyse current throughput metrics and identify opportunities for improvement in receiving, picking, packing and shipping while working with onsite cross functional teams to develop, automate and ideate process improvements aligned with MPS (Medtronic Performance System) objectives (e.g., - A3 problem-solving, Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC methodologies)
• Ensure alignment with Key Performance Indicators: DC space utilization rates, accuracy of inbound volume forecasts, cost metrics, throughput improvements (orders processed per hour, shipping accuracy and review leading and lagging metrics.