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Careers that Change Lives

· The Technical Analyst reporting to Plan Owner, develops overall technical vision and defines the technical strategy for specific applications. They also support software developers working on enhancing/ building the application as they are accountable for comprehensively understanding the design and functionality of their respective applications. The majority of time is spent working on an application or a subset of a platform – from idea to detailed design and testing and rollout - while adhering to policies, using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through work experience and advanced education.

· We believe that when people from different cultures, genders, and points of view come together, innovation is the result —and everyone wins. Medtronic walks the walk, creating an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

· Bring your talents to an industry leader in medical technology and healthcare solutions – we’re a market leader and growing every day. You can be proud to be a part of technologies that are rooted in our long history of mission-driven innovation. You will be empowered to shape your own career. We support your growth with the training, mentorship, and guidance you need to own your future success. Together, we can transform healthcare.

· Join us for a career in IT that changes lives.

· Medtronic is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Check out the accomplishments of our Women in IT group! http://bit.ly/MedtronicWomeninIT

A Day in the Life

Technical Analyst

· Write technical specifications for Integration, Enhancements and Reports

· Need to manage internal and external resources on assigned projects

· Manage internal and third-party development efforts around core functionality customization, integration and reporting

· Create project plans and oversee execution of ERP support projects

· Remain current on developments in key technologies and changes in requirements to ensure that the highest performing and most stable environments are recommended

· Write technical specifications and requirements for integrations, enhancements and reports (RICEF) in accordance with internal architectural guidelines

· Manage ERP vendors and stay apprised of their plans for upgrading, enhancing and supporting our software and environments (if cloud).

· Plan, define, and create high-level design blueprints for specific applications in line with business goals, to actively lead the technical vision to success

· Provide detailed specifications and conceptual designs for application build/ enhancements to the development team, to drive clarity in communication of intended purpose and blueprint of the solution

· Understand software, hardware, and user interactions, for the required application based on functional and technical requirements, to identify technical architectural impacts and provide potential trade-offs

· Work with Solution Architects to ensure all systems integrate into the technology stack of the application

· Set and monitor application- specific architectural standards as part of the application roadmap development to ensure scalability and integrity of the solution & compliance with architectural requirements

· Supervise the design, testing, and modification stages of the application to ensure that application design meets all technical requirements

· Analyze and advise on the availability, responsiveness, reliability, and resilience of critical elements in application architecture during application release and implementation

· Hands-on experience in SQL and PL/SQL.

· Preferred technical experience with BY DMS or BY Connect.

· Preferred technical experience with Control M batch scheduler.

· In-depth knowledge of BY’s demand planning, ESP and Inventory optimization data model.

· In-depth knowledge of BY’s demand planning, ESP and Inventory optimization tables.

· Experience in technical implementing or supporting BY APS or JDA or Manugistic’s demand or ESP scripts and batches.

· Debugging skills on debugging batch issues.

· Subject Matter experience in Distribution Requirements Planning

· Subject matter experience in Demand and Supply Planning

· Subject Matter expertise in Blue Yonder/SAP APO/related architecture and technologies

· Comfortable communicating solutions to customers across a wide variety of skill-sets

· Able to work autonomously and collaboratively as appropriate

· Tenacious with a passion for learning new and unfamiliar concepts

· Working experience of SQL is highly preferred

· Supply Chain certification (APICS, etc.,) is preferred

· Project Management certification (PMP) is preferred.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree.

· Any Planning system (SAP APO/IBP/Kinaxis) experience.

PRINCIPAL LEVEL:

· Minimum 7+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree

Nice to Have

· 7+ years of hands-on experience implementing and architecting global enterprise Demand and Supply Planning applications such as JDA/Blue Yonder, SAP APO, SAP PPDS, SAP SNP, to enable related business processes.

· Previous Medtronic experience preferred

· Hands-on experience in SQL and PL/SQL .

· Preferred technical experience with BY DMS or BY Connect.

Skills:

1. Distribution Requirements Planning

2. SAP APO

3. Blue Yonder

4. Demand and Supply Planning.

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

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. (ADA-United States of America)

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