Assoc. Inventory Analyst

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 Associate Inventory Analyst supports inventory accuracy, availability, and control across the supply chain by monitoring stock levels, analyzing inventory trends, and helping resolve discrepancies. This role works closely with operations, planning, purchasing, and warehouse teams to ensure timely replenishment, optimize inventory performance, and maintain compliance with internal controls and company policies. The Associate Inventory Analyst also assists with reporting, data validation, and process improvements to help minimize excess inventory, reduce shortages, and support efficient business operations.                     Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Ensures that inventories are secure, properly identified and readily accessible to authorized personnel. Maintains controls over various types of inventories (e.g., raw materials, subassemblies, finished goods). Conducts physical inventory counts and reconciles results with inventory records. Ensures that quantities of incoming and outgoing shipments are correct . Conducts analyses of inventory levels and coordinates with production and sales requirements. Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. Requires a Bachelor degree 0 years of experience required.

Basic Knowledge with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) Basic Microsoft Excel skills Knowledge of inventory planning methodologies (EOQ, safety stock, min/max, ABC analysis) Basic working with BI and reporting tools (like Power BI) Understanding of supply chain processes (procurement, production planning, logistics) Ability to analyze excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory and recommend corrective actions Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement exposure Experience in regulated or manufacturing environments (e.g., medical devices, pharma) Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities 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 Job Requirements The 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. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles