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Medtronic

Medical device maker advancing therapies

Technical Service Specialist

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Project management experience is required.
  • Advanced data analysis and reporting skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills for effective coordination with related departments are required.
  • Analytical ability to identify risks in complex business processes and determine optimal solutions is required.
  • Intermediate-or-higher English proficiency sufficient for business communication is required; TOEIC score of 740 or higher is specified.
  • A bachelor's degree is required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main communication hub between Operations Units and functional teams, including Commercial Operations, Supply Chain, and Channel Management, and promote operational efficiency and optimization.
  • Manage logistics operations, including shipment schedules, allocation plans, and coordination with logistics partners, to ensure timely product supply based on business priorities.
  • Manage backorders effectively, identify potential risks, prioritize shipments, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
  • Coordinate logistics operations for new product introductions and product phase-ins and phase-outs in alignment with marketing strategies and distribution plans, minimizing operational disruption.
  • Perform daily operations, including confirming shipment quantities, issuing allocation instructions, and responding to inventory- and logistics-related inquiries.
  • Respond promptly to operational issues such as SAP disruptions and logistics claims, implement effective solutions, and collaborate with related teams to stabilize operations.
  • Execute logistics strategies during busy periods, such as quarter-end, to support delivery and sales targets.

Desired Qualifications

  • Practical experience in Commercial Operations, logistics management, or supply chain operations is preferred.
  • Experience with new product introductions or process improvement is preferred.
  • Experience in the medical industry is preferred.
  • Knowledge of or experience with capital services is preferred.
  • Practical experience in Commercial Operations, logistics coordination, or supply chain management is preferred.
  • Experience managing logistics for new products or transitions in product lifecycle is preferred.
  • Ability to use Power BI for data visualization and advanced analytical reporting is preferred.

About the Company

Medtronic

Medical device maker advancing therapies

Medtronic develops medical devices that diagnose, monitor, and treat chronic diseases. Its products include implantables, sensors, and therapies used in cardiovascular care, diabetes management, and neurostimulation, working by interacting with the body to regulate or monitor physiological processes. The company differentiates itself through a long history of device development, strategic acquisitions like Covidien, and a broad, diversified portfolio across therapeutic areas. Its goal is to improve patients’ health outcomes by delivering integrated medical technologies and solutions for disease management.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Fridley, MN
Founded
1949

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