Sr Logistics Manager

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 Feb 2026

 

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 LifeThe Senior Transportation Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing transportation operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery of goods. This role involves developing strategic transportation plans, managing carrier relationships, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across supply chain, logistics, and distribution teams.

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Controls the flow of raw and finished goods, services, and information between point of origin through receipt at the manufacturing site, through to customer placement in order to meet customer or manufacturing requirements.

• Ensures the execution and continuous improvement of logistics processes, such as the replenishment system, data interchange systems, demand management, electronic data systems administration, and related functions.

• Ensures that customer service and time objectives are achieved within existing financial constraints in order to meet marketing and financial objectives.

• Builds relationships with manufacturing, suppliers, and customers through the resolution of delivery issues.

• Integrates market intelligence from operating entities, distribution, transportation, suppliers, and customers to continuously improve competitive position.

• Carrier Management: Select, negotiate, and manage carrier contracts to ensure service quality and cost efficiency.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to DOT, FMCSA, and other regulatory standards.

• Budget Oversight: Manage transportation budgets, monitor costs, and identify savings opportunities.

• Performance Analysis: Track KPIs, analyze transportation data, and implement process improvements.

• Technology Utilization: Oversee tools like Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and leverage analytics for optimization.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to transportation operations.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field and 7+ years experience in logistics, transportation, or distribution leadership

Or

Advanced Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field and 5+ years experience in logistics, transportation, or distribution leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and industry best practices.

• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.

• Proficiency in TMS and data analytics tools.

• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.

• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.

• Strategic thinking and decision-making.

• Ability to manage large-scale operations and budgets.

• Data-driven approach to continuous improvement.

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

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.

Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A 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):$120,800.00 - $181,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

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Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. 
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