Hybrid Demand Planner — Data-Driven Forecasting & Insights

Stryker Australia Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Demand Planner to forecast and shape ANZ demand, ensuring product availability and optimal inventory. You will translate data into actionable insights, partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain, and influence planning decisions for launches and lifecycle management.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel, ERP proficiency, and cross-functional collaboration, with hybrid flexibility across ANZ locations and some field-based activities as required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning and forecasting with solid methodologies.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems proficiency, cross-functional partnership.
• APICS certification preferred, or equivalent supply chain accreditation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Cross-functional partnering

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

SQL

Power BI

APICS certification

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Oracle Demantra

SAP demand planning

Job description

Stryker is seeking a Demand Planner to forecast and shape ANZ demand, ensuring product availability and optimal inventory. You will translate data into actionable insights, partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain, and influence planning decisions for launches and lifecycle management.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel, ERP proficiency, and cross-functional collaboration, with hybrid flexibility across ANZ locations and some field-based activities as required.