Jobs / United States / Medtronic INC
Buyer/Planner
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Dexter, Michigan, United States of America
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Medtronic INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Sr. Demand Planner” (Logisticians) in TN: $82k–$82k, median $82k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
A verdict summarises public evidence; it is not legal advice and never a guarantee — the employer and the immigration authority decide. Sign in to factor in where you can already work.
Or apply yourself on the official page →
Sponsor Radar — Medtronic INC
The US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
Past sponsorship or register membership never guarantees sponsorship for this vacancy or for you. Full Sponsor Radar for Medtronic INC →
About the role
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 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 This role supports supply chain planning and procurement activities for operations in Dexter, Michigan. The function is responsible for ensuring the timely sourcing, planning, scheduling, and movement of materials required to support manufacturing operations, inventory objectives, and customer demand. The position partners closely with production, engineering, warehouse, and supplier teams to maintain continuity of supply and support operational performance. The Buyer/Planner is responsible for planning and executing procurement and material planning activities that support manufacturing operations. This role analyzes material requirements, coordinates supply and demand activities, manages supplier interactions, and helps ensure materials are available to meet production schedules while balancing cost, quality, and inventory objectives. 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. Primary Responsibilities • Source, purchase, and plan materials, components, supplies, services, and finished goods to support production requirements. • Analyze demand, inventory levels, and production schedules to determine material requirements and replenishment needs. • Develop and maintain procurement and planning schedules to ensure material availability and continuity of supply. • Evaluate pricing, supplier capabilities, and delivery performance to support cost-effective purchasing decisions. • Coordinate with production, engineering, warehouse, and other cross-functional partners to resolve material shortages and scheduling issues. • Monitor supplier performance and collaborate with suppliers to address quality, delivery, and capacity concerns. • Track market and pricing trends to support procurement strategy and purchasing decisions. • Maintain planning and procurement data within enterprise systems and support inventory management objectives. Required Knowledge and Experience: • Requires a bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 0 years of experience. Nice to have: • Experience utilizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for purchasing, planning, or inventory management activities. • Experience analyzing material requirements, inventory levels, demand forecasts, and production schedules. • Experience working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, suppliers, and other business partners. • Experience supporting manufacturing or medical device production environments. • Experience with materials requirements planning (MRP) and inventory optimization processes. • Experience evaluating supplier performance and managing supplier relationships. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis for planning and procurement decision-making. For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)