Principal Logistics Analytics Analyst – Global Supply Chain Transportation

Medtronic

. Drive supplier performance, governance, and continuous improvement across Medtronic’s global transportation network .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeFridley • Minnesota • United StatesLead💰 $123,200 - $184,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, and Transportation, with a focus on supplier performance, cost optimization, and process improvement using Lean methodologies. Strong ability to develop best practices, manage relationships, and drive cross-functional collaboration.

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Supply Chain ManagementLogistics ManagementLean MethodologiesSupplier Relationship ManagementData Analysis

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Hard Skills

Transportation ManagementCost OptimizationProcess ImprovementMultimodal TransportationForecastingRFP StrategiesBenchmarkingFreight Policy ComplianceAnalytical SkillsMS Suite

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational AbilityCreativityInitiativeCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Supplier PerformanceGovernanceCross-Functional Process ImprovementsOperational NetworkDistribution Center Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive supplier performance, governance, and continuous improvement across Medtronic’s global transportation network
Manage relationships with preferred carriers and partner with Regional Transportation teams to improve performance
Review logistics financial results and support forecasting
Contribute to global, multimodal RFP strategies and processes
Lead transportation cost optimization and process-improvement projects using Lean methodologies
Balance cost, service, inventory, and risk objectives
Align stakeholders on supply chain strategies and policies
Develop best-practice procedures and playbooks for global teams
Build relationships with Operational Network leaders, manufacturing sites, and distribution center operations
Drive freight-policy conformance, carrier utilization, cost savings, and cross-functional process improvements
Coordinate data collection, validate requirements, prepare bid materials, and align RFP scope, timelines, and evaluation criteria
Develop baselines, benchmarks, and scenario analyses
Support carrier communications, proposal evaluations, negotiations, award recommendations, implementation readiness, and savings tracking
Lead and advance the Deliver Supplier Relationship Management program across Transportation, Distribution, and Trade
Own global SRM governance, including meeting cadence, tier boards, relationship health, supplier segmentation, knowledge management, and executive reviews
Partner with internal teams and suppliers to identify value opportunities, translate data into insights, and influence outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Transportation Management, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Transportation Management
Knowledge and expertise regarding multiple modes of transportation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
PC and analytical skills using MS Suite
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-department teams
Discretion with confidential or sensitive information
Initiative, creativity, organizational ability, and follow-through
Ability to multitask and work with changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to work independently and with remote teams
Willingness to travel 10%
Experience with a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) for baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is not required because sponsorship is offered for Principal-level roles and above

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps global well-being program
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
Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)