Senior Demand & Supply Planner

SHPE Houston; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary & incentives

Insurance & income protection

Mentoring & development

Reward & recognition

Job summary

Arthrex is seeking a Senior Demand & Supply Planner in Sydney to shape how we deliver innovative medical products across Australia and New Zealand. You will forecast demand using market trends, lead supply and backorder management, and optimize inventory to meet business goals with cross-functional teams.

You will drive the S&OP process and present monthly KPIs, collaborating with global supply chain colleagues to maintain seamless operations and high service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of planning experience.
• Experience in medical devices preferred.
• SAP and advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Power BI is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand forecasting and planning processes.
• Manage supply and backorder risk with global team.
• Monitor inventory and obsolescence.
• Lead S&OP meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Supply planning

Inventory management

S&OP

Cross-functional collaboration

KPI reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Excel advanced

Power BI

Job description

Benefits and Highlights:

• Attractive Basic Salary and Generous incentive structure
• Insurance and Income protection benefits provided
• Excellent leadership, mentoring support with ongoing training & development
• Great reward and recognition programs
• Location: Sydney, NSW

About the role:

As a Senior Demand & Supply Planner, you will be at the heart of our supply chain strategy, shaping how Arthrex delivers innovative products across Australia and New Zealand. In this role, you will combine marketing insights, statistical analysis, and sales trends to forecast future demand with precision. You will lead critical processes including demand planning, supply and backorder management, and inventory optimization to keep our operations running seamlessly and ensure business goals are met. You will also drive the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for key product groups, collaborating with cross functional teams to achieve best in class demand and supply performance. This is your opportunity to make a real impact on the success of our ANZ business!

The role will include the below main areas:

Demand Forecast

• Manage market demand plans, analyse trends, and incorporate commercial inputs to improve forecast accuracy. Support sales with tools and insights and regularly review parameters to enhance performance.

Supply and Backorder Management

• Plan inventory levels to ensure product availability, address supply risks, and maintain strong communication with the global supply chain team.

Inventory and Obsolescence Management

• Monitor inventory and safety stock to reduce excess and obsolescence risk. Collaborate with product teams on phase-in and phase-out planning.

Sales and Operations Planning

• Prepare materials and lead S&OP meetings to align demand forecasts with financial plans.

Performance KPIs

• Track and present monthly KPIs, recommend actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in planning or related roles
• Background in the medical device industry and end-to-end supply chain operations (not essential but preferred)
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills (preferred)
• Power BI an advantage.

About Arthrex

Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in new product development and medical education in Orthopaedics. With a corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better, Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and develops more than 1,000 innovative products and procedures each year. We are a privately held company with a family business culture committed to delivering uncompromising quality to the health care professionals who use our products, and ultimately, the millions of patients whose lives we impact. Arthrex Australia & New Zealand is proud to be Great Place to Work Certified based on feedback from our dedicated and growing team. We are renowned in our industry for our positive culture, integrity, leadership, and inclusivity.