Manager, Demand Planning (Hybrid))
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Job Location:
Flower Mound, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What You Will Do
The Demand Planning Manager (Hybrid) plays a critical role in driving end-to-end demand planning for the Made-to-Order Communications business within Strykers Endoscopy division. This role owns the development and execution of three integrated demand plansOrder Shipment and Installationensuring alignment across customer expectations supply capacity forecasting accuracy and finished goods inventory. Partnering closely with cross-functional leaders the Demand Planning Manager balances strategic insight with operational rigor to support new product launches lifecycle management and long-term business planning. This is a hybrid role based in the Flower Mound TX site requiring weekly onsite presence with flexibility to work from home.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive demand forecasts by analyzing historical sales market trends seasonality promotions financial budgets and inventory positions
- Own demand plan preparation and communication to Global Operations Integrated Business Planning (IBP) leadership and divisional management including sponsorship through Executive Demand Reviews
- Partner with Marketing and New Product Development to shape launch strategies and proactively manage product lifecycle impacts on demand and inventory
- Monitor KPIs to identify gaps between sales marketing financial and demand plans driving alignment and consensus through Executive Demand Review forums
- Ensure flawless supply chain execution for new product launches new business initiatives and ongoing base business
- Lead short- and long-term demand planning processes while driving continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives
- Serve as the primary demand planning liaison for divisional leadership including General Management Sales Marketing R&D Finance Global IBP and the Plant Network
- Lead the implementation enhancement and ongoing optimization of ERP-based forecasting and reporting systems to improve accuracy visibility and decision-making
What you need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in supply chain business or a related field
- 8 years of Demand Planning Supply Planning Sourcing IBP and other related Supply Chain experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting made-to-order demand planning environments
- Formal training or certification in APICS Lean Manufacturing Process Excellence and/or Six Sigma
- Demonstrated expertise in demand and supply management including market analysis inventory optimization and business strategy alignment
- Hands-on experience with configure-to-order planning models
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Facilities Management
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Business Management
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- SAP APO
- Production Planning
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
About Company
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, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongsid ... View more
