Demand Planner

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Job Description

Demand Planner

Based in our Amsterdam office, we are seeking a skilled and dynamic Demand Planner to develop and maintain high-quality consensus demand plans for our organization in Trauma & Extremities. This position will leverage statistical analysis, cross-functional inputs, and sound judgment to optimize our demand forecasting processes and support our strategic business objectives.

What you will do:

• Demand Forecasting: Create and maintain high-quality demand forecasts and analytics by analyzing historical order bookings/shipments, item master data, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and product life-cycle management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary demand planning contact for Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Global Operations teams. Collaborate with these partners to align business objectives with demand plans.
• Facilitation of Demand Planning Process: Lead and coordinate the demand planning process among other Demand Planners to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in delivering high-quality forecasts.
• Senior Management Liaison: Act as a liaison to cross-functional senior management, providing education on the demand plan's implications and risks, while documenting key assumptions for monthly review cycles.
• Integrated Business Planning: Represent the demand planning process within Stryker’s Integrated Business Planning (IBP) framework and partner with the global IBP team to ensure clear communication across supply functions.
• Product Life-Cycle Management: Support the execution of product life-cycle management processes, monitor SKU levels, and recommend rationalization initiatives based on demand trends.
• Performance Analytics: Collaborate with planning analysts and forecast modelers to develop reporting analytics that inform strategic decision-making for the business.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in demand planning procedures, policies, and technologies. Advocate for industry best practices within the organization.
• Training and Development: Conduct training sessions as needed within the demand planning team and across the organization to enhance skills and knowledge.

What you need:

Required:

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Management/Forecasting, Sales Operations/Planning, Finance/Accounting, or Marketing. Entry-level graduates may be considered.
• Familiarity with sales analytics, new product introductions, and supply chain metrics.
• Proficiency in statistical software and extensive spreadsheet analysis.

Preferred:

• Certifications: APICS/IBF or similar professional certification in Supply Chain concepts is preferred.
• Experience in the medical device or related industry.
• Cross-functional experience in related fields is a plus.
• Experience with demand planning tools (e.g., Oracle Demantra, Demand Solutions, SteelWedge).

What we offer:

• Flat hierarchies and responsibility. Through flat hierarchies, we strengthen the initiative and willingness of our employees to take over responsible tasks.
• We grow talent. At Stryker we offer great personal and internal career development for our employees, with the possibility to make both vertical and lateral position movement.
• Team spirit & engagement. We create engaged and inclusive teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions.
• Competitive salary and Benefits. With us, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with your job.
• Recognition of your performance. At our company, outstanding individual and cross-functional team performance is rewarded. Ideas, projects, or other exceptional achievements can be submitted for various awards on a local and global level.
• Stryker Women's Network (SWN). The SWN is committed to an open and modern corporate culture that fosters the development of talented and dedicated women. SWN is open to all employees and strongly advocates an inclusive work environment.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.