Strategic Demand & New Product Planning Analyst

Karl Storz Endoscopy; Auburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Demand and New Products Planning Analyst to ensure optimal inventory and timely support for customer needs and growth. You will partner with Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, and Supply Planning to develop accurate forecasts and support new product launches.

This hybrid role, based in Auburn, MA, offers influence on inventory strategy, cross-functional decision-making, and IBP/S&OP initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business or related field.
• 3+ years in demand planning, supply planning, purchasing, or related function.
• Strong forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain knowledge.
• Advanced Excel with ability to analyze large datasets.
• Experience with SAP and forecasting systems; ForecastPro a plus.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain item-level demand forecasts using historical data and cross-functional input.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, and Supply Planning to improve forecast accuracy.
• Lead monthly planning meetings for Veterinary, Canada, Samples, and Rentals.
• Support monthly S&OP processes with analysis and forecasting.
• Coordinate demand planning for new product introductions and lifecycle management.
• Analyze forecast performance to identify trends and root causes.
• Develop inventory sell-off strategies when replacing products.
• Communicate forecast assumptions and purchasing recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Forecasting

Excel skills

SAP experience

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SAP

ForecastPro

Tableau

SAP IBP

Job description

KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Demand and New Products Planning Analyst to ensure optimal inventory and timely support for customer needs and growth. You will partner with Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, and Supply Planning to develop accurate forecasts and support new product launches.

This hybrid role, based in Auburn, MA, offers influence on inventory strategy, cross-functional decision-making, and IBP/S&OP initiatives.