Careers that Change Lives

In this exciting role as an Associate Demand Planner , you will have the opportunity to work as part of our manufacturing business in Plainfield, IN. You will be part of the supply chain team partnering with our various operating units, plant personnel, global planner, and other Medtronic regions across the world.

Medtronic is intensely focused on creating a workplace environment which reflects our standing as the world’s top medical device company. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the patients we serve and an unrelenting desire to improve our business.

We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

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A Day in the Life

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

• Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.
• Builds relationships with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers through the resolution of delivery issues.
• Serve as the manufacturing SME on new projects in collaboration with project manager, engineering, and quality.
• Collaborate with the global demand & supply planners to ensure the accuracy of forecast and communicate any supply concerns
• Maintains schedules for material requirements and availability for the manufacture of industrial and commercial products to support production control.
• Expedites flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments in accordance with production and shipping schedules.
• Uses knowledge of production, procurement, and engineering departments to alert proper authorities regarding potential problems and appropriate remedial action.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required
• 0 years of experience required

Nice to Have

• Experience using SAP, AS400 BPCS, and Blue Yonder
• Proficiency with MS Office
• APICS (CPIM/CSCP) certification
• Medical device or related industry experience

About Medtronic



Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)

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. Learn more about our benefits here .

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) here .

The provided base salary range is used nationally (except in certain CA locations). The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.