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Director Distribution
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Medtronic . The application window will close on 19 Dec 2025.
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 Life The Global Director – Distribution Setup will lead the strategic design, implementation, and optimization of global distribution networks to support the company’s supply chain objectives. This role is responsible for establishing new distribution centers, ensuring operational excellence, and aligning global distribution strategies with business growth plans. 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…
Responsibilities
Strategic Network Design & Setup: Execute global distribution strategies aligned with corporate objectives. Identify optimal locations for distribution centers based on market demand, cost efficiency, and service level requirements.
Systems & Process Management: Support system implementations for order fulfilment, tracking, logging, verifying, and reporting shipments and receipts. Implement best practices for inventory control, freight bill processing, and documentation accuracy.
Warehouse Operations Designs: Engineer flows, working with cross‑functional teams and 3PLs for optimum layouts and establishing processes for receipt of incoming materials, storage of products, quality and regulatory compliances for handling of finished products, raw stock, assemblies, parts, and value‑added activities as required.
Reporting & Compliance: Report materials shipped, prepare bills of lading, and ensure accurate posting of weight and shipping charges. Ensure compliance with global shipping practices, transportation routing, schedules, and regulatory requirements.
Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate cross‑functionally with procurement, manufacturing, regulatory, quality, sales, and IT teams for seamless integration. Manage relationships with third‑party logistics providers and external partners.
Financial & Risk Management: Manage budgets for distribution setup projects and drive cost optimization initiatives. Assess and mitigate risks related to global distribution, including geopolitical and supply chain disruptions.
Management Skills
Management of Financial and Material Resources
Critical Thinking
Project Management
Management of Personnel Resources
Collaboration and Productivity Software
Effective Communication Skills
Functional Skills
Systems Thinking
Scientific Computing
Quality Management
Technology Awareness
KPIs & Success Metrics
On‑time completion of distribution center setup projects
Reduction in logistics costs by X% within first year
Improvement in order fulfillment accuracy and cycle time
Compliance with global trade regulations and sustainability targets
Achievement of service‑level agreements across regions
Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field and 10+ years of experience in global logistics, distribution network design, and operations leadership.
OR
Advanced Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field and 10+ years of experience in global logistics, distribution network design, and operations leadership.
Preferred Certifications
APICS CPIM or CSCP
Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)
PMP or equivalent project management certification
Proven track record of setting up and managing large‑scale distribution centers internationally.
Strong knowledge of supply chain technologies, WMS/TMS systems, and automation solutions.
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, matrixed global environment.
Physical Job Requirements The above statements describe the general nature and level of work. Reasonable accommodations may be made. For office roles you are regularly required to be independently mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with peers. Contact your manager or HR for specifics.
Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S. (excl. PR): $159,200.00 – $238,800.00. Position eligible for Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) and annual long‑term incentive plan. Base salary range complies with regulations.
Benefits for staff working >20 hours per week include 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.
Benefits for all regular employees include 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, and capital accumulation plan (for VPs and above or subject to IRS minimums).
Regular employees (not temporary) also eligible for paid sick time, as required. Benefits may not apply to Puerto Rico. For further details visit Medtronic sites.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Director Distribution
role at
Medtronic . The application window will close on 19 Dec 2025.
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 Life The Global Director – Distribution Setup will lead the strategic design, implementation, and optimization of global distribution networks to support the company’s supply chain objectives. This role is responsible for establishing new distribution centers, ensuring operational excellence, and aligning global distribution strategies with business growth plans. 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…
Responsibilities
Strategic Network Design & Setup: Execute global distribution strategies aligned with corporate objectives. Identify optimal locations for distribution centers based on market demand, cost efficiency, and service level requirements.
Systems & Process Management: Support system implementations for order fulfilment, tracking, logging, verifying, and reporting shipments and receipts. Implement best practices for inventory control, freight bill processing, and documentation accuracy.
Warehouse Operations Designs: Engineer flows, working with cross‑functional teams and 3PLs for optimum layouts and establishing processes for receipt of incoming materials, storage of products, quality and regulatory compliances for handling of finished products, raw stock, assemblies, parts, and value‑added activities as required.
Reporting & Compliance: Report materials shipped, prepare bills of lading, and ensure accurate posting of weight and shipping charges. Ensure compliance with global shipping practices, transportation routing, schedules, and regulatory requirements.
Leadership & Collaboration: Collaborate cross‑functionally with procurement, manufacturing, regulatory, quality, sales, and IT teams for seamless integration. Manage relationships with third‑party logistics providers and external partners.
Financial & Risk Management: Manage budgets for distribution setup projects and drive cost optimization initiatives. Assess and mitigate risks related to global distribution, including geopolitical and supply chain disruptions.
Management Skills
Management of Financial and Material Resources
Critical Thinking
Project Management
Management of Personnel Resources
Collaboration and Productivity Software
Effective Communication Skills
Functional Skills
Systems Thinking
Scientific Computing
Quality Management
Technology Awareness
KPIs & Success Metrics
On‑time completion of distribution center setup projects
Reduction in logistics costs by X% within first year
Improvement in order fulfillment accuracy and cycle time
Compliance with global trade regulations and sustainability targets
Achievement of service‑level agreements across regions
Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field and 10+ years of experience in global logistics, distribution network design, and operations leadership.
OR
Advanced Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field and 10+ years of experience in global logistics, distribution network design, and operations leadership.
Preferred Certifications
APICS CPIM or CSCP
Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)
PMP or equivalent project management certification
Proven track record of setting up and managing large‑scale distribution centers internationally.
Strong knowledge of supply chain technologies, WMS/TMS systems, and automation solutions.
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, matrixed global environment.
Physical Job Requirements The above statements describe the general nature and level of work. Reasonable accommodations may be made. For office roles you are regularly required to be independently mobile, interact with a computer, and communicate with peers. Contact your manager or HR for specifics.
Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Salary ranges for U.S. (excl. PR): $159,200.00 – $238,800.00. Position eligible for Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) and annual long‑term incentive plan. Base salary range complies with regulations.
Benefits for staff working >20 hours per week include 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.
Benefits for all regular employees include 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, and capital accumulation plan (for VPs and above or subject to IRS minimums).
Regular employees (not temporary) also eligible for paid sick time, as required. Benefits may not apply to Puerto Rico. For further details visit Medtronic sites.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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