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Medtronic

Principal Demand Planner

Medtronic

Principal Demand Planner at Medtronic developing demand forecasts for innovative surgical technologies. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support Sales & Operations Planning processes while ensuring product availability.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $108,800 - $163,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in demand planning and forecasting, utilizing statistical methodologies and advanced planning tools to enhance accuracy and support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). Strong collaboration skills are essential for integrating insights across cross-functional teams and improving forecasting processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Demand PlanningStatistical Forecasting MethodologiesERP and Planning SystemsData Visualization ToolsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills
Demand ForecastingStatistical AnalysisData ManagementForecast Accuracy ImprovementDemand Pattern Analysis
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Blue Yonder (JDA)Kinaxis RapidResponseO9 SolutionsAnaplanPower BITableau
Industry Keywords
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)Integrated Business Planning (IBP)HealthcareLife SciencesRegulated Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERPTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop, integrate, and maintain account‑ or brand‑specific demand forecasts to support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
  • Incorporate key inputs such as replenishment data, point‑of‑sale information, sales promotions, marketing plans, manufacturing capacity constraints, and product lifecycle changes
  • Improve demand forecast accuracy through analysis and application of appropriate statistical forecasting models
  • Maintain and manage product demand history, baseline forecasts, and promotional demand projections
  • Analyze internal demand streams and categorize products based on demand patterns to support forecasting strategies
  • Align sales and marketing intelligence across operating units and integrate insights into forecasting systems
  • Partner with sales organizations, national accounts, marketing, R&D, and supply planning teams to support demand planning and business decision‑making
  • Lead or contribute to initiatives that improve forecasting processes, systems, and data quality

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 7 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or a related analytical discipline
  • Advanced degree plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or a related analytical discipline
  • Experience working with ERP and planning systems plus experience with advanced planning tools such as Blue Yonder (JDA), Kinaxis RapidResponse, o9 Solutions, or Anaplan
  • Demonstrated expertise in statistical forecasting methodologies and demand planning best practices
  • Strong cross‑functional collaboration experience across commercial and operational teams
  • Experience using data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
  • Familiarity with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes and supporting systems
  • Strong analytical skills and experience translating business insights into actionable forecasts
  • Experience in medical devices, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing industries

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health, Dental and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability leave
  • Dependent daycare spending account
  • Tuition assistance/reimbursement
  • Simple Steps (global well-being program)
  • Incentive plans
  • 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
  • Short-term disability
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
  • Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)