Senior Material Management Analyst in Watford

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.A Day in the LifeIntegrated Health Solutions (IHS) partners with healthcare providers to improve operational performance, optimize supply chain processes, and enhance patient care delivery across hospital environments. The team combines healthcare expertise, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making to help hospitals achieve sustainable clinical and financial outcomes.This role supports inventory and materials management operations within a healthcare environment as part of an IHS Managed Service program. The position is fully onsite and based in the United Kingdom, working closely with hospital stakeholders, suppliers, and IHS teams to support product availability and operational efficiency. Limited travel may be required based on business needs.Primary ResponsibilitiesServe as the subject matter expert for the Inventory Management System (IMS), resolving system issues and supporting users across hospital and IHS teamsExecute and monitor ordering, receipt, storage, replenishment, and consumption activities for products and suppliers within scopeManage inventory settings, par levels, and replenishment parameters to maintain product availability and inventory accuracyPerform cycle counts, analyze inventory trends, and implement actions to reduce product obsolescence and excess inventoryCoordinate product returns with suppliers, IHS back-office teams, and hospital stakeholders using established processesGenerate, review, and distribute daily, weekly, and ad hoc inventory and operational reportsInvestigate inventory discrepancies, maintain error logs, and drive resolution of product, system, and process issuesLead and support process improvement initiatives that enhance inventory performance, operational efficiency, and stakeholder satisfactionRequired QualificationsExperience working in hospital materials management, inventory management, supply chain operations, or healthcare logisticsExperience working within a Cath Lab, Operating Room (OR), hospital environment, or healthcare supply chain settingExperience managing inventory systems, inventory controls, replenishment processes, and stock optimization activitiesAdvanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbalPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree and Clinical healthcare backgroundNational Health Service (NHS) experienceExperience with healthcare inventory management systems and hospital enterprise systemsExperience in project management, change management, or operational transformation initiativesKnowledge of healthcare supply chain practices, hospital operations, and inventory optimization methodologiesPhysical 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.Recruitment Fraud AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com .Benefits & CompensationMedtronic 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.Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: United Kingdom: 45,280.00 GBP - 67,920.00 GBP |The final salary within this range will be determined based on objective, job-related criteria, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with our compensation framework.This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). #J-18808-Ljbffr