Job Information
MiniMed Logistics Inflow Manager in Heerlen, Netherlands
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
As a Logistics Manager, you will lead a team of supervisors and experienced professionals to ensure the efficient flow of raw materials, finished goods, services, and information from origin to customer. You will oversee logistics operations, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring high customer satisfaction and alignment with financial objectives. This role combines tactical, operational, and strategic leadership responsibilities, including mentoring, performance management, and talent development within your team.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the flow of goods, services, and information from suppliers to manufacturing sites and customers, meeting production and customer requirements.
Oversee and continuously improve logistics processes, including replenishment systems, demand management, data interchange systems, and related functions.
Ensure customer service and timing objectives are met within financial constraints.
Build and maintain relationships with manufacturing teams, suppliers, and customers to resolve delivery issues.
Integrate market intelligence from operations, distribution, transportation, suppliers, and customers to improve competitive positioning.
Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors and experienced professionals within the logistics team.
Establish operational plans, implement policies, and monitor performance to achieve departmental goals.
Manage budgets, resources, and team performance, authorizing hiring, promotion, and rewards as needed.
Candidate Profile
Experienced leader with a proven ability to manage supervisors and professional staff in logistics or supply chain operations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in complex operational environments.
Effective communicator capable of influencing internal and external stakeholders without direct authority.
Skilled in process improvement, operational excellence, and team development.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience OR advanced degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge and skills in logistics, supply chain management, or a related technical/professional discipline.
Proven experience in managing teams, driving operational performance, and implementing process improvements.
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.
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.
About MiniMed
We want to make every day a better day for people living with diabetes. Our team of creative innovators around the globe share a passion for finding the simplest solutions to the problems that people with diabetes face on a daily basis. For more than 40 years, we've been redefining what's possible, from intelligent dosing systems designed for real life to predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and we're dedicated to continuing to support our customers through every step of their journey — meeting them where and how they need it.