Demand Planner - Hybrid

$69,600 - $104,400/Yr

Medtronic - Boulder, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Boulder, CO

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 (IBP) process, ensuring alignment between demand and supply while enhancing customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with regions and commercial partners to align on demand forecast 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 such as data analytics on outliers and low forecast accuracy.
• 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 solution sets.
• Incorporate decisions from the Global Demand Review into the plan and drive them through the system to the Supply Planning Team for execution.
• Maintain quality and consistency of Key Forecast Changes.
• Streamline current processes and identify opportunities for improvement to focus on analytical and value-added activities.
• Support New Product Introduction by translating market intel into demand unit forecasts and aligning on revenue assumptions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or 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 with the ability to understand key concepts and communicate with business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical, data processing, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with forecasting/demand planning systems and tools.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting methods, and understanding financial and operational impacts.
• Experience building relationships with key internal and external customers based on trust and confidence.
• Ability to report/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.