Demand Planner On charge of monthly IBP cycle for their scope, in close collaboration with Commercial and Marketing, including forecast alignment working sessions, analytics, business leadership alignment and forecast loading/updating in the system (Blue Yonder). Close interaction with local Supply Planning team to ensure visibility of upstream product requirements. As Demand Planner, you will be part of a highly collaborative, cross-functional team working to develop and implement focused supply chain strategies which support business growth and profitability objectives, including customer satisfaction and product cost management. You will drive continuous improvement within the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, assessing variation within demand and supply and proactively manage alignment and communication flows. A Day in the Life Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Develop demand forecasts by analyzing historic demand data as well as by collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing, Finance, etc. for your product portfolio. Maintain unit forecast in the planning system. Partner closely with Marketing on demand planning for new product launches, product phase-in-phase-out, and product obsolescence. This includes helping Marketing to translate market intel into demand unit forecast, and to align on demand forecast and revenue assumptions. This also includes proper phase out / cannibalization planning for existing products. Actively participate in weekly Sales & Operations Execution process by providing demand forecast highlights and ensuring smooth demand/supply hand-off. Analyze forecast accuracy, forecast bias and forecast value add, recommend, and take action to improve the metrics. Review statistical models and provide timely feedback. Maintain the integrity of demand planning data, including demand history, product hierarchy and other master data. Participate in process improvement projects with the objectives of improving forecast bias, forecast accuracy and the ease of work. Must Have: Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree required Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in demand planning Experience generating demand forecast Fluent English Influencing and Persuading Communication with different seniority levels Problem-Solving & Analytical skills (Root-cause analysis) Prioritization (deal with large number of data) Translate data into meaningful insights Advanced Excel skills. Nice to Have Experience of using SAP and Blue Yonder Experience of using Power BI reporting. Experience in statistic modeling. We Offer We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all our employees: Flexible working environment Annual Incentive Plan % depending on company results Pension scheme and group discount on healthcare insurance Training possibilities via Cornerstone/Skills Lab Employee Assistance Program and Recognize! (our global recognition program) Our Commitment Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communities if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world. About Medtronic Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. Your Answer Is this the position you were waiting for? Then please apply directly via the apply button!#LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr