About the role
The Demand Planning Lead – Wound Closure & Energy portfolio for ANZ is a new role based in Sydney. In this position you will lead demand planning, forecasting, and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) / S&OP processes for the JNJ MedTech Wound Closure & Energy portfolio across Australia and New Zealand. You will partner closely with Commercial, Clinical & Medical Affairs, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Finance and Distribution partners to deliver accurate, consensus-based demand plans. The role drives continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, inventory optimisation, IBP rigor and cross‐functional decision‐making.
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.
* Optimise inventory and replenishment – set targets with Supply & Distribution to minimise 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.
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.
* Strong forecasting and analytics skills; advanced Excel and planning‐system experience.
* Experience with hospitals, distributors and 3PLs in ANZ; familiarity with tenders and procedure cycles.
* Strong stakeholder, project and change management abilities.
* Eligible to work in Australia; open to ~20% travel.
Why Choose Us
* 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.
* All applicants must have rights to work in Australia.
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 leave provisions for compassionate (caregiver) leave up to 30 days.
* Life insurance coverage.
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