Stryker

Senior Demand Planner

Stryker  •  State of New South Wales, AU (Hybrid)  •  1 hour ago
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Job 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

About Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com and careers.stryker.com.

Facts:

● 2024 Sales: $22.6 billion

● Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies

● Employees: 53,000 worldwide

● 40 years of sales growth leading up to 2020

● 44+ Manufacturing and R&D Locations Worldwide

● $1.5 billion spent on research and development in 2024

● ~14,200 patents owned globally in 2024

● Products sold in ~75 countries

● Fortune 500 Company

● 7 consecutive years as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Kalamazoo, MI
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