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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 Distribution Requirements Planner (DRP) is responsible for managing and optimizing inventory distribution across the supply chain network to ensure product availability while minimizing costs. This role involves leading demand-supply planning activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and providing insights to support business decisions. The DRP planner will also contribute to process improvements and systems enhancements. Key Responsibilities • Analyze, develops, and implements short and mid-term supply chain strategies and network that address supply issues and replenishment decisions in support of business goals. • Develop and maintain distribution requirements plans to balance supply and demand across regional and global networks. • Monitor inventory levels at distribution centers, proactively addressing potential stock-outs or excess. • Analyze demand forecasts, production plans, and transportation constraints to generate efficient replenishment strategies. • Collaborate with demand planning, supply planning, logistics, and commercial teams to align on service levels and inventory targets. • Use advanced planning systems (APS) and ERP tools (e.g., SAP ECC, APO, SAP S/4HANA, Blue Yonder) to generate and optimize distribution plans. • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as backorder, product availability, OTIF, forecast accuracy, freight, DC critical KPIs, inventory turns, and obsolescence. • Lead root cause analysis of supply-demand imbalances and recommend corrective actions. • Drive process improvements, automation, and adoption of best practices in distribution planning.     Requisites / Qualifications Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field. • 3–5 years of experience in supply chain planning, preferably with a focus on distribution requirements planning, supply or operational scheduling management. • Strong knowledge of distribution networks, supply planning, and demand management processes. • Hands-on experience with advanced planning systems (e.g., SAP ECC, APO, Blue Yonder). • Strong experience on Microsoft Power BI or Snowflake analyzing data, presenting business case, root cause analysis and action plan to implement). Technical & Professional Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to interpret large datasets and translate insights into actions. • Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Snowflake). • Familiarity with safety stock calculation, and replenishment models. • High organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and compelling priorities. • Effective communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels. Behavioral Competencies • Customer-focused mindset with a drive to achieve high service levels. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities. • Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo. • Strong, demonstrated critical capabilities (Influence, Compelling communication, Analytical, Business Acumen, Lean thinking) and stakeholder management    Preferred Certifications • APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory

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