Senior Demand Planner

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Stryker · Sydney, Australia

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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.

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%

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