Position: Demand Planning Lead – Wound Closure & Energy, ANZ
Location: North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
Responsibilities
* Own the end‐to‐end demand plan for the Wound Closure & Energy ANZ portfolio – accurate statistical and consensus forecasts that drive theatre service levels.
* Lead the ANZ IBP / S&OP rhythm – facilitate demand review, reconcile trade‐offs, and secure cross‐functional & executive alignment.
* Turn commercial and clinical signals (procedure volumes, tenders, launches, preference shifts) into clear demand scenarios and supply recommendations.
* Optimize inventory and replenishment – set targets with Supply & Distribution to minimize excess, expiry risk and working capital while protecting OR availability.
* Drive forecasting excellence and change – root‐cause analytics, continuous improvement, training, systems upgrades and stakeholder collaboration.
Qualifications
Required
* 5+ years in demand or supply‐chain planning, preferably in medical devices.
* Direct experience running S&OP/IBP cycles and securing cross‐functional buy‐in.
* Strong forecasting and analytics skills. Advanced Excel and planning‐system experience.
* Experience with hospitals, distributors and 3PLs in ANZ. Familiar with tenders and procedure cycles.
* Strong stakeholder, project and change management skills.
* Eligible to work in Australia and open to ~20% travel.
Preferred Skills
* Business Intelligence (BI)
* Business Savvy
* Commercial Awareness
* Demand Forecasting
* Demand Planning
* Digital Supply Chain Platform
* Fact‐Based Decision Making
* Financial Competence
* Financial Forecasting
* Inventory Management
* Inventory Optimization
* Manufacturing Flow Management
* Predictive Modeling
* Process Improvements
* Statistics
* Supply Planning
* Technical Credibility
Benefits
* Competitive remuneration package
* Continuous training and support
* Award‐winning leadership development programmes
* Inclusive, flexible and accessible working arrangements
* Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion
* Up to 18 weeks of parental leave
* 4 days of volunteer leave
* Option to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave
* Dedicated Wellbeing Day
* Global Wellness Reimbursement of $780 per year
* Employee Assistance Program
* Enhanced leave provisions for compassionate leave (up to 30 days)
* Life insurance coverage
All applicants must have rights to work in Australia.
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