Buyer/Planner
Job in
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55447, USA
Listed on 2026-08-13
Listing for:
Medtronic Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-13
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Inventory Control & Analysis, Logistics Coordination
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 95,000 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.
A Day in the Life
The Buyer/Planner is responsible for procurement and planning activities that support manufacturing operations at the Plymouth-Cheshire Lane site. The position serves as a key link between suppliers, manufacturing, operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain teams to support uninterrupted product flow and timely delivery of finished goods. In addition to purchasing activities, the Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing MRP including purchase order management, coordinating sterile load planning and scheduling, managing supply risks, and driving execution against site service and inventory objectives.
Act boldly. Compete to win. Move with speed and decisiveness. Foster belonging. Deliver results…the right way. That's the Medtronic Mindset - our cultural norms. Our brand is rooted in action, not just words. The Medtronic Mindset defines the expectations of our culture. Every person here plays a role in bringing it to life. We recognize your extraordinary potential to ensure future generations live better, healthier lives.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
* Sources, purchases, plans, and schedules the movement of raw materials, packaging materials, parts, components, services, supplies, finished goods, and related material through production and inventory process.
* Identifies raw material, component, and related requirements from engineering and production specifications and schedules.
* In front-end procurement mode, analyzes data and determines factors that affect prices and determines lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
* Coordinates and follows up with production, warehouse, and engineering personnel to ensure appropriate procurement, scheduling, and movement of materials and services.
* Compiles information to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
* May monitor performance of suppliers and collaborate on demand analysis planning.
Must Have
To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile and resume
Requires a bachelor's degree (or for degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree which satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(
4)(iii)(A) and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience.
Nice to Have:
* Experience utilizing SAP for material planning, procurement, inventory management, and supply chain execution activities
* Experience creating, managing, and expediting purchase orders (POs) to support manufacturing requirements and resolve supply constraints.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, lookups, filtering, and data analysis.
* Ability to analyze inventory levels, demand forecasts, and production requirements to identify potential material shortages and supply risks.
* Experience coordinating with suppliers to improve delivery performance, manage lead times, and resolve material availability issues.
* Knowledge of inventory management principles, including safety stock, reorder point planning, cycle counting, and excess and obsolete inventory reduction.
* Familiarity with regulated manufacturing…
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