Senior Demand Planner

Medtronic plc; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc in the United States (Colorado) seeks a Demand Planner to provide monthly forecast analyses and handoffs, aligning with Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, and Sales. The role emphasizes consensus forecasting, data integrity, and strategic planning to meet patient needs.

The position is onsite (at least four days/week) with no relocation assistance, involving collaboration across multiple sites and a focus on continuous improvement in demand planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 2 years of experience.
• Experience in medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to influence across commercial, supply chain, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive demand forecast accuracy by leveraging analytics, forecasting models, and BI to anticipate market demand.
• Own and optimize demand planning data, maintaining demand history, baseline forecasts, and promo projections.
• Analyze demand trends and product performance to identify patterns and mitigate forecasting risks.
• Translate commercial and market insights into actionable forecasts by aligning cross-functional inputs.
• Develop and refine account-, customer-, and brand-specific forecasts to support S&OP.
• Integrate critical drivers like promotions, POS data, capacity, and lifecycle changes into plans.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, National Accounts, R&D, and Operations to align assumptions.
• Lead cross-functional forecast reviews and drive alignment on risks, opportunities, and mitigations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting and data quality.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using technology and best practices.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Advanced degree (2+ years)

Tools

S&OP systems

IBP

Forecasting software

Job description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 22 Oct 2026

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.

A Day in the Life

As a Demand Planner supporting the Global Supply Chain team, you will provide forecast analysis and handoff on a monthly cycle including changes, trends, and financial compliance.

This role works closely with Supply Planning, Operations, Finance, and Marketing to align on consensus forecast to meet patient needs.

This is an onsite position (at least 4 days/week) at any of these sites. Relocation assistance is NOT available for this role.

• Rice Creek, MN
• Lafayette, CO
• Jacksonville, FL

As the Demand Planner, you will:

• Drive demand forecast accuracy by leveraging advanced analytics, statistical forecasting models, and business intelligence to anticipate market demand and improve planning outcomes.
• Own and optimize demand planning data by maintaining product demand history, baseline forecasts, and promotional projections, ensuring forecast integrity and reliability.
• Analyze demand trends and product performance to identify demand patterns, proactively mitigate forecasting risks, and support data-driven business decisions.
• Translate commercial and market insights into actionable forecasts by aligning sales, marketing, and customer intelligence across operating units and integrating inputs into planning systems.
• Develop and continuously refine account-, customer-, and brand-specific forecasts that support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and enable effective inventory, production, and supply chain strategies.
• Integrate critical business drivers including replenishment trends, point-of-sale data, promotional activities, marketing initiatives, manufacturing capacity constraints, and product lifecycle changes to create comprehensive demand plans.
• Partner strategically with Sales, Marketing, National Accounts, R&D, Supply Planning, and Operations teams to align demand assumptions, resolve forecast variances, and support enterprise decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional forecast reviews and facilitate alignment on key demand drivers, risks, opportunities, and mitigation plans.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance forecasting capabilities, increase planning efficiency, strengthen data quality, and improve overall business performance.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging technology, automation, and best practices to elevate demand planning maturity and operational effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 2 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across commercial, supply chain, and operational functions to drive business results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to transform complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience in medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Working knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and demand planning systems, with the ability to support and enhance planning processes.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long‑term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$88,000.00 - $132,000.00

This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week:

• Health
• Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well‑being program)

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:

• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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