Senior Demand Planner
Core
Strategic business partner ensuring product availability for healthcare professionals and patients across Australia and New Zealand by driving Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and transforming data into actionable insights.
Role type
Senior Demand Planner (Strategic Business Partner)
Builds
Consensus demand plans and supply chain performance improvements for Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics, and Spine products.
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Devices / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Statistical analysis, forecasting methodologies, scenario analysis, risk assessment, cross-functional collaboration, strategic decision support, process improvement, executive stakeholder influence, data visualization, ERP system navigation
Preferred skills
Medical devices industry experience, global matrix environment experience, Oracle Demantra/i2/Demand Solutions, SAP/Oracle ERP, statistical modelling, business intelligence, large-scale transformation initiatives
Technologies
Excel, PowerPoint, SQL, Power Platform, Oracle Demantra, i2, Demand Solutions, SAP, Oracle ERP
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical analysis and commercial insights; Lead demand planning processes and Executive Demand Review meetings; Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain teams for strategic decision-making; Provide forecasting insights, scenario analysis and risk assessments to senior leaders; Represent Demand Planning within the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process; Support new product launches, portfolio transitions and lifecycle planning activities; Drive continuous improvement across forecasting processes, reporting, analytics and planning tools; Lead cross-functional projects that improve supply chain performance and business outcomes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence
