Senior Demand Planner at Stryker - New Zealand

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Demand Planning, Statistical Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Stakeholder Management, Financial Reconciliation, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Product Life-cycle Management, Data Analytics, SQL, Power Platform, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Cross-functional Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Communication Skills, Commercial Insight

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite About the role As Senior Demand Planner, you will own the development of high‑quality, consensus demand plans by combining statistical forecasting with strong commercial insight and cross‑functional inputs. Reporting to the Manager, Demand Planning, you’ll partner closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance and IBP leaders to align business objectives and support strategic decision‑making across multiple or large business segments. About you You’re an experienced demand planning professional with strong analytical capability and end‑to‑end supply chain knowledge. You bring confidence influencing senior stakeholders, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in fast‑paced, matrix environments. You’re commercially minded, detail‑oriented and passionate about continuously improving forecasting accuracy and business outcomes. Key responsibilities Develop and maintain high‑quality demand forecasts using statistical analysis and business inputs Lead the demand planning process and monthly Executive Demand Review meetings Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and IBP teams to deliver a consensus demand plan Perform financial reconciliation against plans and address demand‑supply gaps Represent demand planning within the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process Provide actionable insights, risk assessments and clear forecast assumptions to senior leaders Support product life‑cycle management, including new product launches and exits Drive continuous improvement in forecasting processes, tools and performance metrics Lead cross‑functional supply chain improvement and system implementation initiatives Manage demand planning analytics across multiple or large business segments Must‑have experience / skills Degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain Management APICS or relevant professional supply chain accreditation 4–6+ years’ experience in demand planning, supply chain planning or related functions Strong knowledge of demand forecasting processes and tools Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint), SQL and Power Platform experience Proven ability to lead executive‑level discussions and cross‑functional collaboration Strong understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain interdependencies Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills Fluency in English Nice‑to‑have experience / skills Experience in the medical device or regulated industry Experience working in a global organization Exposure to Oracle Demantra, i2, Demand Solutions or similar tools Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle and/or SAP) Statistical or data analytics background Experience leading large‑scale supply chain transformation initiatives Culture and Benefits Supportive, high-performing team with strong collaboration Genuine career growth with structured learning and development Flexible leave options including wellbeing day, purchased leave and career breaks Generous parental leave and childcare support for working families Health and wellbeing support including EAP and wellness initiatives and an office gym Paid volunteer day to give back to causes you care about Inclusive culture where your ideas are valued and your impact is recognised If this role sounds like a good fit for you, Apply today! Travel Percentage: 10% Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.

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Responsibilities

Develop high-quality consensus demand plans by combining statistical forecasting with commercial insights and cross-functional inputs. Lead the demand planning process and monthly Executive Demand Review meetings while partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams.