Director, Distribution Capacity Planning

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.A Day in the LifeJoin our Global Distribution and logistics team as the Director of Distribution Capacity Planning. In this exciting new role, you will oversee and optimize the capacity planning process across a network of 58 Distribution Centers (DCs) worldwide. You will ensure the global distribution network operates efficiently, emphasizing scalability, process standardization, and data-driven decision-making. You will establish best practices, tools, and standards to support optimal performance in capacity planning, slotting, and resource allocation.Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader growing daily. You can be proud to be a part of technologies rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your career. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare.Supporting Capacity Planning for Global Distribution Network, you will:

Develop and manage capacity planning strategies for a network of 58 Distribution Centers (DCs) globally, ensuring resources meet current and future demand.

Collaborate with regional and site-level teams to ensure capacity plans align with business objectives, including seasonal peaks and growth initiatives.

Continuously assess and adjust capacity plans based on forecasting models, inventory levels, and market changes.

Supporting Process and Data Governance development, you will

Establish and implement standardized processes for capacity planning across all DCs globally to ensure consistency, efficiency, and scalability.

Define data requirements and lead data governance efforts to ensure data integrity, quality, and accessibility for capacity planning activities.

Develop and implement tools and software solutions that facilitate accurate and timely capacity planning, collaborating with IT and other internal stakeholders to integrate systems where necessary.

​Supporting Slotting Standards for Distribution Centers, you will:

Create and enforce global slotting standards to optimize the storage and retrieval of goods within distribution centers.

Ensure that slotting standards are tailored to regional and site-specific needs while maintaining consistency across the global network.

Continuously monitor slotting efficiency and adjust strategies as necessary to improve warehouse productivity and reduce handling time.

Supporting Cross-Functional collaboration, you will

Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between capacity planning, inventory management, and customer demand.

Act as a key liaison between the global distribution centers, ensuring that capacity planning goals and objectives are communicated and implemented at all levels.

Supporting Strategic Planning and Forecasting, you will:

Lead long-term strategic capacity planning initiatives, considering projected growth, new market expansions, and changes in product mix.

Develop a robust forecasting model to predict resource needs (labor, space, equipment) across all global DCs, adjusting real-time strategies to address demand fluctuations and bottlenecks.

Supporting Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement, you will:

Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to capacity planning, such as warehouse utilization, order fulfillment rates, and storage efficiency.

Continuously analyze capacity utilization across the global network, identifying opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction, and productivity enhancement.

Drive a culture of continuous improvement, implementing lean principles and best practices in capacity planning and slotting.

Supporting Risk Management and Contingency Planning, you will:

Develop and maintain contingency plans to manage risks related to capacity constraints, such as disruptions in supply chains, labor shortages, or warehouse space limitations.

Work with leadership to ensure that capacity planning is flexible and resilient enough to handle unexpected events, such as demand spikes or global disruptions.

Must-Have: Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 10+ years of experience in capacity planning, distribution network management, or logistics, focusing on global operations with 7+ years of managerial experience or advanced degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in capacity planning, distribution network management, or logistics, focusing on global operations with 7+ years of managerial experience.

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Strong expertise in leveraging machine learning solutions and artificial intelligence (AI) to implement dynamic slotting and capacity planning. Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

Strong knowledge of Lean principles, the Toyota Production System, and other continuous improvement methodologies.

Familiarity with DC automation modules

Strong understanding of slotting strategies and optimization within distribution centers.

Proven track record in leading capacity planning for large-scale distribution networks and establishing process standards.

Strong expertise in capacity planning tools, warehouse management systems (WMS), and data analytics, including SAP, WMS, and TMS. Experience with SAP and warehouse management systems (WMS).

Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and manage stakeholders at various levels.

Change agent, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines. Proven ability to interact and effectively communicate with executive management and all levels of the organization related to operational changes and strategic initiatives.

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, building credible relationships with multiple functions and key stakeholders.

Physical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 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.Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA 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.Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$159,200.00 - $238,800.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).Medtronic benefits and compensation plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?pagename=signon&conum=30601&coaffid=medtronic)About MedtronicWe lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here (http://www.medtronic.com) .It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.At Medtronic, most positions are posted on our career site for 3-7 days.Welcome to our new Careers Site!If you applied before July 22nd, please check your email for a notification from us providing you with instructions and a link to set up your new account and retain access to your current activity. If you do not see an email from us, please feel free to proceed with creating a new account.We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.We change lives . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.We build extraordinary solutions as one team . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.This life-changing career is yours to engineer . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…

Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world

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These commitments set our team apart from the rest:Experiences that put people first . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.Life-transforming technologies . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.Better outcomes for our world . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.Insight-driven care . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in careIt is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees) .For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status.If you need assistance completing your application please email AskHR@medtronic.comTo request removal of your personal information from our systems please email RS.HRCompliance@medtronic.com