Senior Demand & Supply Planner

Arthrex GmbH; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance and income protection

Leadership & mentoring support

Training & development

Job summary

Arthrex is seeking a Senior Demand & Supply Planner to join our Sydney team. You will shape ANZ supply chain strategy, forecasting demand and managing inventory across Australia and New Zealand.

You’ll lead demand planning, supply and backorder management, and the S&OP process with cross-functional partners, driving KPIs and continuous improvement. Experience in medical devices and strong SAP/Excel skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years in planning roles.
• Experience in medical devices and end-to-end supply chain preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP experience advantageous.
• Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage market demand plans, analyse trends, and incorporate commercial inputs to improve forecast accuracy.
• Plan inventory levels to ensure product availability and address supply risks.
• Monitor inventory and safety stock to reduce excess and obsolescence risk.
• Lead S&OP meetings to align demand forecasts with financial plans.
• Track monthly KPIs and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

S&OP coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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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.

About You:

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.

Making People Better at Arthrex

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Job Details

Title: Senior Demand & Supply Planner

Arthrex Location: Sydney, AU

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