Job Overview
The Demand Planning Lead, Wound Closure & Energy, will manage demand planning, forecasting and the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) / S&OP process for the JNJ MedTech Wound Closure & Energy portfolio across Australia and New Zealand. The role partners closely with Commercial, Clinical & Medical Affairs, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Finance and Distribution to deliver accurate, consensus‐based demand plans.
Responsibilities
* Own the end‐to‐end demand plan for the Wound Closure & Energy ANZ portfolio, producing accurate statistical and consensus forecasts that drive theatre service levels.
* Lead the ANZ IBP / S&OP rhythm – facilitate demand reviews, reconcile trade‐offs and secure cross‐functional and executive alignment.
* Translate commercial and clinical signals—procedure volumes, tenders, launches, preference shifts—into clear demand scenarios and supply recommendations.
* Optimize inventory and replenishment, setting targets with Supply & Distribution to minimise excess, expiry risk and working capital while protecting OR availability.
* Drive forecasting excellence and change, conducting root‐cause analytics, continuous improvement, training, systems upgrades and stakeholder collaboration.
About You
* 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.
* Robust forecasting and analytics skills, advanced Excel and planning‐system experience.
* Experience with hospitals, distributors and 3PLs in ANZ and familiarity with tenders and procedure cycles.
* Strong stakeholder, project and change management skills.
* Eligible to work in Australia and open to approximately 20% travel.
* All applicants must have rights to work in Australia.
Why Choose Us
* Competitive remuneration package
* Continuous training and support
* Award‐winning leadership development programs
* Inclusive, flexible and accessible working arrangements
* Equal chance employer supporting diversity and inclusion
Our Benefits
* 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 compassionate leave provisions of up to 30 days
* Life insurance coverage
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