We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 15 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
StrongProcurement& NegotiationBackground
Supply Planning-Forecastingmaterialrequirements, adjustingfor demand fluctuation
Strong analytical capabilities- Analyze spending, manage inventory, understand financial impacts
Collaboration - Ability to work with engineeringand 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 starterthat hasa strong senseof ownership and accountability
Ability tooperatewith urgency and decisiveness
Comfortable leading without direct authority
Focus on execution,with astrongplanningskillset
Travel:
Standard physical and job requirements apply
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
MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package
At MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$96,800 $121,000 $145,200
At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that "regular employees" refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.
For further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.
MiniMed Benefits (http://myminimedbenefits.com) Overview
About MiniMed
MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey - when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we've been committed to redefining what's possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it's needed most. At the heart of everything we do is a simple Mission: to make every day a better day for people with diabetes.
Learn more about our business, and our mission here (https://www.minimed.com/en-us/about-us/) .
It is the policy of MiniMed 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, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for MiniMed 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 (http://www.minimed.com/en-us/la-county-legal-notice) a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which MiniMed reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. MiniMed 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.
