Demand Planner - Hybrid

$69,600 - $104,400/Yr

Medtronic - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Irvine, CA

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Global Demand Planner at Medtronic will play a crucial role in managing the demand for the Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health product portfolio. This hybrid position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and implement supply chain strategies that support business growth and profitability. The planner will focus on demand forecasting, inventory management, and continuous improvement within the Integrated Business Planning process, ensuring alignment between demand and supply while enhancing customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regions and commercial partners to align on demand forecasts in units, including both revenue and non-revenue.
• Improve demand forecasting accuracy for internal and external customers by determining appropriate algorithms for statistical forecasts.
• Review KPI (Forecast Accuracy, Bias and Forecast Value Add) and identify gaps and actions to improve and reach goals.
• Analyze internal demand stream information and categorize according to demand patterns.
• Support the monthly Integrated Business Planning cycle by providing recommendations for improvements based on data analytics.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, and validate forecast results.
• Maintain cross-functional linkages within the organization's demand planning software (AMPS Blue Yonder and Anaplan).
• Provide demand forecast highlights in weekly S&OE meetings and ensure smooth demand/supply hand-off.
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner and communicate potential solutions.
• Incorporate decisions from the Global Demand Review into the plan and drive them through the system to the Supply Planning Team.
• Maintain quality and consistency of Key Forecast Changes.
• Streamline current processes and identify opportunities for improvement in daily/weekly/monthly activities of a Demand Planner.
• Support New Product Introduction by translating market intel into demand forecasts and aligning with regions on revenue assumptions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 0 years of relevant experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Supply Chain background/experience preferred.
• Knowledge of finance, sales, marketing, regulatory, R&D, and other supply chain functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong analytical, data processing, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with forecasting/demand planning systems and tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics and forecasting methods.
• Experience building relationships with key internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate technical data to a non-technical audience.
• Collaborative work style; customer-focused.
• Medical Device or other regulated industry experience.
• Experience with large global manufacturer/distributor operations in a matrix organization.
• Institute of Business Forecasting and/or APICS certification.
• Experience applying DMAIC or lean sigma methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
• Short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
• Wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support employees at every career and life stage.