Join Stryker as a Demand Planner and help shape how we anticipate customer demand across our ANZ business. You’ll turn data and commercial insights into reliable forecasts that support product availability, inventory decisions and successful product launches, while working closely with teams across the business.
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes.
What you will do
- Develop statistical demand forecasts using historical data, market trends and inputs from Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain.
- Lead the monthly Demand Review process, aligning cross-functional stakeholders on assumptions, risks, opportunities and the forward demand outlook.
- Analyse forecast accuracy and bias, identify root causes of variance and implement corrective actions to improve forecast performance.
- Translate complex demand data into clear insights and recommendations that enable stakeholders to make informed business decisions.
- Advise on future inventory requirements and communicate demand forecasts into the broader business planning process.
- Monitor demand performance against annual sales and operating plans, identifying and addressing forecast gaps.
- Plan demand for new product launches, product transitions and lifecycle changes to support product availability and inventory outcomes.
- Maintain demand planning data, system parameters and product planning structures to ensure accurate and timely forecasts.
What you will need
Required
- Proven experience in demand planning, demand forecasting or a closely related supply planning, with solid knowledge of forecasting methodologies and demand planning fundamentals.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capability and experience using ERP systems
- Ability to effectively partner cross-functionally with stakeholders like Sales, Marketing, Finance and other supply chain operations
Preferred
- APICS certification or another recognised professional supply chain accreditation.
- Experience using SQL and/or Microsoft Power Platform, including Power BI.
- Experience with Oracle Demantra, Oracle or SAP demand planning or ERP systems.
- Experience leading supply chain process improvement initiatives, and/or tertiary education or professional experience in statistics, mathematics or another quantitative discipline.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in demand planning, demand forecasting, or closely related supply planning
- Knowledge of forecasting methodologies and demand planning fundamentals
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capability
- Experience using ERP systems
- Ability to partner effectively with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders
- APICS certification or another recognized professional supply chain accreditation
- Experience using SQL and/or Microsoft Power Platform, including Power BI
- Experience using Oracle Demantra, Oracle, or SAP demand planning or ERP systems
- Experience leading supply chain process improvement initiatives
- Tertiary education or professional experience in statistics, mathematics, or another quantitative discipline
Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
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Retirement Support — A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.
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What We Do
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com. Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.
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