Job Description

About Stryker

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Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies, driven by a mission to make healthcare better. Through our innovative products and services across Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine, we improve outcomes for more than 100 million patients each year.

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Behind every successful surgery, product launch and customer experience is a high-performing supply chain. That's where you come in.

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The Opportunity

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We're looking for a Senior Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team and play a critical role in ensuring the right products are available at the right time for healthcare professionals and patients across Australia and New Zealand.

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This is far more than a forecasting role. You'll operate as a strategic business partner, influencing commercial decisions, driving Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and helping senior leaders navigate risk, opportunity and growth across a complex and fast-moving healthcare environment.

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Partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain leaders, you'll transform data into actionable insights, improve forecast accuracy and drive decisions that directly impact business performance and customer outcomes.

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If you're passionate about analytics, collaboration and solving complex business challenges, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your career with a global healthcare leader.

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What You'll Do

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- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical analysis,



commercial insights and cross-functional inputs

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- Lead demand planning processes and Executive Demand Review meetings to align stakeholders on a consensus demand plan

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- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain teams to support strategic business decision-making

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- Provide forecasting insights, scenario analysis and risk assessments to senior leaders

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- Represent Demand Planning within the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process

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- Support recent product launches, portfolio transitions and lifecycle planning activities

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- Drive continuous improvement across forecasting processes, reporting, analytics and planning tools

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- Lead cross-functional projects that improve supply chain performance and business outcomes

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Who You Are

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Required Qualifications

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- Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline

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- APICS certification or equivalent professional supply chain accreditation

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- 4–6+ years' experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning or related functions

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- Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies, planning processes and supply chain principles

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- Advanced skills in Excel, Power Point, SQL and/or Power Platform

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- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead executive-level discussions

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- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

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- Experience working across complex, cross-functional business environments

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- Fluent English communication skills

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Preferred Qualifications

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- Experience within Medical Devices, Healthcare or other regulated industries

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- Exposure to global organisations and matrix environments

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- Knowledge of Oracle Demantra, i2, Demand Solutions or similar forecasting platforms

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- Experience with SAP and/or Oracle ERP systems

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- Statistical modelling, data analytics or business intelligence experience

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- Experience supporting large-scale supply chain transformation initiatives

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What We Offer

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- A strategic role with visibility across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain leadership teams

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- The opportunity to influence business decisions across a complex healthcare supply chain

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- Career development, strengths-based coaching and internal growth opportunities

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- Exposure to planning transformation initiatives, advanced analytics and continuous improvement projects

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- Paid parental leave, wellbeing and volunteer days, education assistance and more

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- The backing of a global Fortune 500 healthcare leader committed to making healthcare better

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📌 Senior Demand Planner (Sydney)
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