Supply Chain Prog Mgr
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 May 2026 At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.
About the Role
The Supply Chain Program Manager develops and executes strategic supply chain strategies to ensure supply continuity into operations, achieve cost savings, manage supplier relationships, and supply continuity into the hands of patients. This responsibility will span the product lifecycle from early engineering in New Product Development programs through sustaining production and product retirement. This role goes beyond planning—requiring strong leadership, accountability, and persistence to ensure materials are delivered on time and no disruptions impact delivery commitments. You will serve as the central driver of supply chain performance—working closely with internal teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers to remove constraints, resolve risks, and deliver consistent results. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Program & Execution Leadership Lead supply chain execution across programs to ensure on-time delivery with zero material-driven disruptions Take full ownership of production readiness, proactively identifying and resolving risks related to materials, capacity, or logistics Drive accountability across cross-functional teams to meet production targets consistently Supplier & Vendor Management Serve as primary interface with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of critical components Actively negotiate timelines, expedite orders, and escalate when needed to eliminate delays Build strong supplier relationships while maintaining urgency and performance expectations Demonstrate persistence and follow-through to ensure commitments are met without exception Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Commodity management partners SAP & Systems Execution (Critical Focus) Utilize SAP as the core system for material planning, order tracking, inventory management, and execution visibility Drive accuracy and discipline in SAP data to enable reliable planning and execution Leverage SAP insights and other planning tools to proactively manage supply risks and optimize flow Operational Performance Management Manage WIP, inventory levels, and material flow to ensure optimal efficiency Provide clear reporting on supply chain status, risks, and mitigation plans Cross-Functional Leadership Lead collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams Influence without authority in a matrixed environment to drive alignment and results Support development of scalable supply chain processes for new and evolving programs Required Knowledge and Experience: Requires a Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Nice to Have: Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field Strong Procurement & Negotiation Background Supply Planning – Forecast ingmaterial requirements, adjusting for demand fluctuation Strong analytical capabilities - Analyze spending, manage inventory, understand financial impacts Collaboration – Ability to work with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure raw materials meet quality requirements. Operational mindset Demonstrated success in driving execution across complex supply chains Lean / Six Sigma experience Relentless follow-up and persistence Self starter that has a strong sense of ownership and accountability Ability to operate with urgency and decisiveness Comfortable leading without direct authority Focus on execution, with a strong planning skillset Travel: Apply tot his job Apply To this Job