Demand Planner (Hybrid)

About the role

Stryker, a global medical technology company active in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine, is hiring a Demand Planner in Sydney on a hybrid basis. The role turns data and commercial insights into reliable forecasts that support product availability, inventory decisions and successful product launches, working closely with teams across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Develop statistical demand forecasts using historical data, market trends and inputs from Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain.
• Lead the monthly Demand Review, aligning stakeholders on assumptions, risks, opportunities and the forward demand outlook.
• Analyse forecast accuracy and bias, identify root causes of variance and implement corrective actions.
• Translate demand data into clear insights and recommendations for business decisions.
• Advise on future inventory requirements and communicate forecasts into the broader business planning process.
• Monitor demand performance against annual sales and operating plans and address forecast gaps.
• Plan demand for new product launches, product transitions and lifecycle changes.
• Maintain demand planning data, system parameters and product planning structures.

Required profile

• Proven experience in demand planning, demand forecasting or a closely related supply planning role, with solid knowledge of forecasting methodologies.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance and other supply chain operations.
• Preferred: APICS certification or another recognised supply chain accreditation; experience leading supply chain process improvement initiatives; tertiary education or professional experience in statistics, mathematics or another quantitative discipline.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and experience using ERP systems.
• Preferred: SQL and/or Microsoft Power Platform (including Power BI).
• Preferred: Oracle Demantra, Oracle or SAP demand planning or ERP systems.