
Demand Planner
Stryker
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Amsterdam • Netherlands
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About the role
- Develop and maintain high quality consensus demand plans for the organization
- Leverage statistical analysis with the best available cross-functional inputs
- Collaborate with the Business System Administrator and Forecast Modeler roles to optimize statistical models/parameters
- Partner with local and regional Sales and Marketing partners and product launch teams
- Create and maintain high quality demand forecasts and demand forecast analytics
- Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating/maintaining the demand forecast
- Act as the primary demand planning contact for Marketing, Sales, and Finance business partners
- Facilitate or lead the demand planning process coordinating/consolidating plans
- Serve as a liaison to cross-functional senior management
- Partner with the global IBP team to ensure demand plans are communicated effectively
- Support execution of the product life-cycle management process
- Monitor SKU levels and recommend rationalization initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree highly preferred; or in lieu of a degree, 6 years of equivalent experience will be considered
- 2+ years' experience required
- Experience in: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Management/Forecasting, Sales Operations/Planning, Finance/Accounting, or Marketing
- Highly proficient in Excel
- Fluency in English
- Prior experience with demand planning tools like Oracle Demantra
- APICS/IBF or other professional certification in Supply Chain concepts
- Must understand end-to-end supply chain interactions and interdependencies
- Business experience in the medical device or related industry
- Cross-functional experience in related fields
- Fluency in a second language at International Divisions is a plus
Benefits
- Work Flexibility: Hybrid
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
statistical analysisdemand forecastingdemand planningdata analysisExcelsupply chain planningsales operationsfinancemarketingproduct life-cycle management
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationleadershipfacilitationcross-functional teamworkliaisonorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills
Certifications
APICS certificationIBF certification