Senior Demand Planner – Medical APAC
- LocationSydney, Australia
- Work typeHybrid
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted12 November 2026
- SourceStryker's careers page (Workday)
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At a glance
- Skills and toolsOracle, Excel, PowerPoint
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About the role
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies, driven by a mission to make healthcare better. Our innovative medical products and services improve healthcare outcomes for more than 100 million patients each year. Behind every successful surgery, product launch and customer experience is a high-performing supply chain.
We're looking for a Senior Demand Planner to join our Medical APAC Supply Chain team and play a critical role in ensuring the right products are available at the right time for healthcare professionals and patients across the region .
This is far more than a forecasting role. You'll operate as a strategic business partner, influencing commercial decisions, driving Integrated Business Planning (IBP), and helping senior leaders navigate risk, opportunity and growth across a complex and fast-moving healthcare environment.
Partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain leaders, you'll transform data into actionable insights, improve forecast accuracy and drive decisions that directly impact business performance and customer outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical analysis, commercial insights and cross-functional inputs
- Lead demand planning processes and Executive Demand Review meetings to align stakeholders on a consensus demand plan
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain teams to support strategic business decision-making
- Provide forecasting insights, scenario analysis and risk assessments to senior leaders
- Represent Demand Planning within the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process
- Support new product launches, portfolio transitions and lifecycle planning activities
- Drive continuous improvement across forecasting processes, reporting, analytics and planning tools
- Lead cross-functional projects that improve supply chain performance and business outcomes
Who You Are
- A strategic business partner – You enjoy building relationships and influencing decisions through forecasting insight and commercial awareness.
- Commercially minded – You understand how demand planning connects to business performance and value creation.
- A strong stakeholder manager – You confidently engage and influence stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Operations.
- A capability builder – You enjoy mentoring others and helping teams grow capability.
- Curious and adaptable – You thrive in ambiguity, ask thoughtful questions, and seek opportunities for improvement.
- A clear communicator – You can translate complex or ambiguous issues into compelling stories and actionable recommendations
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, S&OP or related functions
- Strong understanding of forecasting, planning processes and supply chain principles
- Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Power Platform
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead executive-level discussions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience working across complex, cross-functional business environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to global markets and matrix environments
- Knowledge of Oracle Demantra, i2, Demand Solutions or similar forecasting platforms
- Statistical modelling, data analytics or business intelligence experience
- Experience supporting large-scale supply chain transformation initiatives
What We Offer
- Career development, strengths-based coaching and internal growth opportunities
- A great team and culture – work alongside passionate, supportive people who genuinely enjoy what they do.
- Learning and development – access to ongoing training, development opportunities and exposure to different areas of the business.
- Paid parental leave, wellbeing and volunteer days, education assistance and more
- A strategic role that gives you the opportunity to have exposure and visibility across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain leadership teams
- Be part of an organisation making a real difference by contributing to better healthcare outcomes
- Exposure to planning transformation initiatives, advanced analytics and continuous improvement projects
Ready to make an impact beyond the forecast? Apply today.
Travel Percentage: None
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