Demand & New Products Planning Analyst

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG; Auburn, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision + wellness

Vacation accrual: 3 weeks

Parental leave up to 8 weeks

401(k) with company match

HSA with company contribution

Life, STD & LTD Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Demand & New Products Planning Analyst to ensure optimal inventory levels and timely launches. You will partner with Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, and Supply Planning to generate accurate forecasts and drive planning improvements across Veterinary, Canada, Samples, and Rentals.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with three days remote and two days onsite in Auburn, MA, and a compensation range of $73,600–$95,600 annualized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in demand planning, supply planning, purchasing, sales, marketing, or another SCM function.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, and SCM principles.
• Advanced Excel skills to analyze large datasets and derive insights.
• Experience with SAP and demand planning systems; ForecastPro a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with root-cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across functions and levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain item-level demand forecasts using historical data, trends, and cross-functional input.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, and Supply Planning to improve forecast accuracy.
• Lead monthly planning meetings for multiple categories to ensure accurate demand plans.
• Support S&OP processes with analysis, reporting, and forecasting activities.
• Coordinate demand planning for new product introductions and lifecycle management.
• Analyze forecast performance and identify trends for continuous improvement.
• Develop inventory sell-off strategies for products replaced by new tech or upgrades.
• Communicate forecast assumptions and purchasing recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Forecasting & Demand Planning

Excel

SAP

ForecastPro

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP IBP

Tableau

ForecastPro

Job description

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Demand & New Products Planning Analyst

Job Function: Supply Chain & Procurement

From the operating room to surgery centers—and everywhere in between—KARL STORZ North America is a global leader in medical technology and advanced visualization solutions. We design specialty innovations, smart instruments and devices, integrated ecosystems, and intelligent imaging—to build a more connected, software-enabled operating room.

As an independent, family-owned MedTech company, we ambitiously think in generations instead of quarters to improve patients’ lives around the world.

About the Role

The Demand and New Products Planning Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring our organization has the right inventory, at the right time, to support customer needs and business growth. In this role, you will partner closely with Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, Supply Planning, and Global Demand Planning teams to develop accurate demand forecasts, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement within our planning processes.

You will lead planning activities for Veterinary, Canada, Samples, and Rentals while supporting key S&OP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to influence inventory strategy, supply readiness, new product introductions, and cross-functional decision-making across the business.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule with 3 days remote and 2 days onsite in our Auburn, MA office. The compensation range for this role is between $73,600 - $95,600.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain item-level demand forecasts using historical sales data, business trends, market insights, and cross-functional input.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, and Supply Planning teams to drive forecast accuracy and support business objectives.
• Lead monthly planning meetings for Veterinary, Canada, Samples, and Rentals to ensure accurate and actionable demand plans.
• Support the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process through analysis, reporting, and forecasting activities.
• Coordinate demand planning efforts for new product introductions, promotions, product transitions, and lifecycle management initiatives.
• Analyze forecast performance, identify trends and exceptions, and perform root-cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop effective inventory sell-off strategies for products being replaced by new technologies, revisions, or product upgrades.
• Communicate forecast assumptions, demand changes, and purchasing recommendations to internal stakeholders and supplier partners.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, purchasing, sales, marketing, or another Supply Chain-related function.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, and Supply Chain principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze large datasets and identify meaningful business insights.
• Experience working with SAP and demand planning or forecasting systems; ForecastPro experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and process improvement.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and levels of the organization.

Nice to Have

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or equivalent).
• Experience within a manufacturing, distribution, or medical device environment.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and product lifecycle management activities.
• Familiarity with Tableau, SAP IBP processes, or advanced demand planning tools.
• Experience participating in S&OP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to translate complex demand data into actionable recommendations and business decisions.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to forecast accuracy and data integrity.
• Effective prioritization and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Confidence leading cross-functional planning discussions and influencing stakeholders toward alignment.
• A proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement, process optimization, and business impact.
• Ability to balance analytical thinking with practical decision-making when managing inventory and forecasting challenges.

Why KARL STORZ?

Join KARL STORZ and be part of a team creating medical innovations that truly make a difference. Beyond technology, you’ll be part of a culture that values talent as its greatest asset, empowering you to contribute to a mission that improves patient care worldwide.

MA Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and access to pet insurance, too!
• 3 weeks vacation accrual for full time roles,* paid holidays plus paid sick time too
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave; includes maternal/ paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan providing a match of 66.67% (4%) of the employee’s first 6% contribution (up to IRS limits)
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Savings Accounts with company contribution
• Life, STD & LTD Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,250 per year! - Tuition pre- reimbursement
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
• And much more!
  * Field sales, internships, and roles that are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for vacation, except where required by law.
  Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.
  KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employees must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and customers. Most field-based roles at KARL STORZ require hospital credentialing/health screens as acondition of employment. Credentialing can include required vaccinations, health screens & other requirements as outlined by our customers. During the interview process, we encourage you to askhow credentialing/health screens may impact the role you are seeking and if you require any reasonable accommodations regarding these requirements.