Demand Planner

Medtronic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Singapore is seeking a Demand Planner to optimize inventory and enhance forecast accuracy. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, utilizing advanced planning tools, and driving supply chain excellence. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the medical device sector. Competitive salary and flexible benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years demand planning or IBP experience in Supply Chain.
• Experience in Medical Device Industry is preferable.
• Demonstrated experience in SAP/DP tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive forecast accuracy by identifying root causes of variances.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop accurate, timely demand forecasts.
• Prepare and communicate outcomes from Tactical and Demand reviews.

Skills

Demand planning

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Blue Yonder

Anaplan

Power BI

Job description

At Medtronic, you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life Medtronic is a market leader, and our expanding portfolio delivers measurable clinical and economic value – and opens doors. With a passion for helping patients and a commercial mindset, you will make a significant difference together with Medtronic! Be a part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

Ready to shape the future of demand planning in Southeast Asia? Join a high-performing team at the heart of the APAC Planning Centre of Excellence, where innovation meets strategy. As a Demand Planner, you’ll be a key driver of transformative planning across Southeast Asia—leading Integrated Business Planning (IBP), steering monthly S&OP processes, and elevating forecast accuracy across the cluster.

This is more than a planning role—it’s a chance to shape the future of supply chain excellence. You’ll lead Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and demand review sessions, challenge assumptions, and translate market intelligence into actionable insights. Collaborating closely with Analysts, Country Leaders, and Commercial teams, you’ll optimize inventory, sharpen statistical forecasts, and deliver agile, customer-centric solutions that power growth and performance.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Collaborate with Marketing to develop accurate, timely demand forecasts aligned with AOP and Anaplan reporting and communicate with the Global Demand Planning team.
• Analyze sales trends and demand drivers, challenge submitted forecasts and actively participate in the IBP process to ensure business alignment.
• Document and maintain consensus demand forecasts monthly, ensuring data accuracy through close coordination with Marketing and Global Planning.
• Drive forecast accuracy by identifying root causes of variances, implementing Revert to Stat initiatives, and monitoring month-to-month changes.
• Support planning for promotions, key events, and new product launches, including phase-in/phase-out (PIPO) coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and communicate outcomes from Tactical and Demand reviews, submit assumptions, and ensure alignment with GSC and local supply teams.
• Utilize planning tools (SAP, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, Power BI) to manage inventory, monitor KPIs, and lead process improvement and system implementation initiatives.

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, or Engineering
• Minimum 3 years demand planning or IBP experience in Supply Chain
• Experience in Medical Device Industry is preferable
• Demonstrated experience in SAP/DP tools
• Experience in Data mining, usage of Blue Yonder and Anaplan is a Bonus
• Effective and seasoned working in a matrix organization and multi-level stakeholder management
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally in English, both written and orally, to wide variety of audiences

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

About Medtronic: We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.