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A Day in the Life

Senior TMS Systems Manager (Blue Yonder)

The Senior TMS Systems Manager role will act as a Superuser and will be a critical function to support the Global Operations and Supply Chain organizations TMS rollout and ongoing Maintenance and execution. In this role, you will act as our in-house expert and will play a vital role in the implementation and support of the TMS. This role is a part of the Deliver team and will work in an international environment together with colleagues based in EMEA, Americas, APAC/GC. This role offers an exciting blend of tech management and Business process solutioning across the Global Supply Chain.

Day in the Life

System Management & Maintenance:

• Support the requirements and Information gathering to support TMS Design and Implementation

• Oversee and maintain the TMS platform, ensuring its effective functionality and integration with other systems/applications

• Manage, Support & maintain business owned master data in the TMS

• Configure the TMS software to meet our business needs and requirements

• Provide TMS expertise to challenge, support, enable, implement and improve business performance and processes.

• Follow up on deviations, solve logistical errors and apply long-term solutions

• Support application change requests together with business stakeholders

• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues or errors related to the TMS software, such as data integrity, connectivity, and functionality

• Provide technical support and guidance to end users of the TMS software

• Collaborate with other IT staff and TMS vendor Software representatives to ensure the smooth integration and operation of the TMS software with other systems and applications

• Stay updated on the latest features and enhancements of the TMS and recommend improvements or upgrades as needed

Oversee Carrier Integration, Route & Rate Maintenance:

• Oversees Carrier Integration

• Accountable for ensuring Tariff Master Data and Tariff Configuration Data Elements are managed within the TMS, including Route Mgmt & Carrier Strategy execution

• Develops procedures, maintains records, and has spot rate approval authority, while also providing pricing guidance, contract support, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for operational excellence

Continuous Improvement:

• Support Process improvement initiatives that enhance day to day execution

• Capturing business requirements and translating into actionable system configuration changes which drive efficiency

• Participate in and support investigations, pre-studies and User Acceptance tests driven by needed changes

• Work closely with IT and vendor support teams to implement and test new features

User Training & Support:

• Act as the first point of contact for TMS-related issues, providing support and solutions as needed

• Help support SOPs and Work Instructions for TMS Users

• Assist team with the know-how to utilize the TMS efficiently and effectively, ensuring smooth internal operations

Requirements:

We are looking for a result-oriented person with positive mindset, one who is self-motivated, engaged, and willing to take ownership. You enjoy working in a global team where a welcoming attitude and good communication skills are a key attribute. One who is a good problem solver, is creative in solutioning and one who has a determined approach. You are also structured and motivated by practical thinking.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree required

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in transportation/logistics, or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in transportation/logistics with 5+ years of managerial experience

Nice to Have

• Experience implementing and configuring TMS systems

• Team Oriented

• Experience working in or implementing Blue Yonder TMS desirable, but not required

• Technical / Analytics Skills

• Ability to prioritize in a high demanding area

• Ability to develop and maintain cross-functional and global networks

• Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

• Good communication and cooperative skills

• Desire to Learn/curiosity to fully understand & solve

• Customer Service oriented

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

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A 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):$120,800.00 - $181,200.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

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About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

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We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

We change lives . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.

We build extraordinary solutions as one team . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

This life-changing career is yours to engineer . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will…

• Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world

• Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities

• Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning

These commitments set our team apart from the rest:

Experiences that put people first . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

Life-transforming technologies . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.

Better outcomes for our world . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.

Insight-driven care . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care

It is the policy of Medtronic 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, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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