Inventory Control Group Lead IV- 2nd Shift

Location: Swedesboro

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Oct 2026

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 Inventory Control Lead is part of the Distribution function within Medtronic’s supply chain operations, supporting inventory accuracy and material flow activities within the distribution center. This role serves as a key resource for inventory control processes, partnering with Operations, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate inventory records, effective cycle count execution, and resolution of inventory discrepancies.

This position is located in Swedesboro, New Jersey and is 100% onsite within the distribution center. 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 work a minimum of five days per 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.

Lead second-shift inventory control activities to support accurate inventory records and efficient distribution center operations.

Coordinate and oversee cycle count execution, reconciliation activities, and inventory adjustment processes.

Investigate inventory discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.

Provide daily direction , training, and technical support to inventory control personnel.

Review inventory transactions, system data, and reporting to identify accuracy concerns and process improvement opportunities.

Partner with Operations, Quality, and other functional teams to resolve inventory-related issues and support operational priorities.

Monitor compliance with inventory control procedures, documentation requirements, and audit readiness standards.

Support supervisors and managers with workload prioritization, process improvement initiatives, and special projects.

Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience

Preferred Qualifications Experience conducting cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and inventory discrepancy investigations.

Experience utilizing warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory management systems, or related supply chain technology.

Experience leading work assignments, training team members, or providing day-to-day operational direction within a warehouse or distribution environment.

Ability to analyze inventory data, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.

SAP experience

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

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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…