Senior Production Planner

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 Jun 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 Life                  A career at Medtronic is like no other. We’re purposeful. We’re committed. And we’re driven by our Mission to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life for millions of people worldwide. We value what makes you unique. Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.We are currently seeking a Senior Production Planner to join our campus in Irvine, CA. In this role, you will own the product supply from start to finish. You will keep the factory running smoothly by balancing site efficiency with inventory targets. You will create the production plan to meet our customers’ requirements and maintain healthy inventory across our supply pipeline.At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 5 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This position will work onsite at our campus in Irvine, California.Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.Plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules and direct material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of raw and approved finished goods materials timed to meet production requirements.Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, inventory levels, and potential production or material supply disruptions to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided on-time and at an optimal cost.Schedule equipment and personnel, confirm material supply and demands, prepare work orders or purchase requests for the production or purchase of components or parts based on a master production schedule, shop load, and inventory requirements.Coordinate interdepartmental activity with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control, traffic, demand planning, etc.; schedules and expedites the movement of parts by means of move orders, stock transfers, and requests for shipping orders.Ensure supply availability for assigned products. Including analyzing inventory risks impacting backlog/back order and creating recovery plans.Deliver and/or manage projects assigned and works with other stakeholders to achieve desired resultsMust Have: Minimum RequirementsBachelor’s degree requiredMinimum of 4 years supply chain experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experienceNice to HaveExperience employing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in supply chain activities, including using Material Requirements Planning (MRP)Excellent mathematics/analytics/statistical skills demonstrated through education or professional backgroundPrior planning and supply chain management experienceProject management experienceExperience with computer applications including Microsoft officeMaster’s DegreeAPICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)Project Management Professional CertificationSix Sigma, Lean and DMAIC expertiseFamiliar with working in an ISO 13485 and FDA regulated environmentStrong communication skills (both verbally and in written) with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate with business stakeholdersFor 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 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.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 below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment. Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—where your unique background and perspective are valued. Benefits & Compensation Medtronic 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):$82,400.00 - $123,600.00 This position is