Demand Planning Manager overseeing demand planning for the Made-to-Order Communications business in Stryker. Collaborating with cross-functional leaders to support new product launches and long-term business planning.
Responsibilities
The Demand Planning Manager plays a critical role in driving end-to-end demand planning for the Made-to-Order Communications business within Stryker’s Endoscopy division.
This role owns the development and execution of three integrated demand plans—Order, Shipment, and Installation—ensuring alignment across customer expectations, supply capacity, forecasting accuracy, and finished goods inventory.
Partnering closely with cross-functional leaders, the Demand Planning Manager balances strategic insight with operational rigor to support new product launches, lifecycle management, and long-term business planning.
Develop and maintain comprehensive demand forecasts by analyzing historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, financial budgets, and inventory positions.
Own demand plan preparation and communication to Global Operations Integrated Business Planning (IBP) leadership and divisional management, including sponsorship through Executive Demand Reviews.
Partner with Marketing and New Product Development to shape launch strategies and proactively manage product lifecycle impacts on demand and inventory.
Monitor KPIs to identify gaps between sales, marketing, financial, and demand plans, driving alignment and consensus through Executive Demand Review forums.
Ensure flawless supply chain execution for new product launches, new business initiatives, and ongoing base business.
Lead short- and long-term demand planning processes while driving continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
Serve as the primary demand planning liaison for divisional leadership, including General Management, Sales, Marketing, R&D, Finance, Global IBP, and the Plant Network.
Lead the implementation, enhancement, and ongoing optimization of ERP-based forecasting and reporting systems to improve accuracy, visibility, and decision-making.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or a related field
8 years of Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sourcing, IBP, and other related Supply Chain experience
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