Work Flexibility: Remote

What you will do-

Create and maintain high quality demand forecasts and demand forecast analytics (must assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating/maintaining the demand forecast, including historical order bookings/shipments, item master data, market and macro-economic trends, seasonality, promotions, and product life-cycle management)Serve as the primary demand planning contact for Marketing, Sales, and Finance business partners, IBP Franchise Manager, and Global Operations Master Scheduler(s)Facilitate or lead the demand planning process, coordinating/consolidating plans with other Demand Planners, to ensure the process is effective and runs efficiently and in alignment with global guidanceAct as a liaison to cross-functional senior management to provide education around the demand plan and its implications and risks and provide detailed documentation of key assumptions as part of each monthly review cyclePartner with the global IBP team to ensure demand plans are communicated effectively across the supply functionSuccessfully partner with cross-functional teams in the monthly demand planning working sessions and Executive Demand ReviewsEnsure the demand plan is collected and approved by the required business and financial leaders as defined in the process flow per the required monthly cadenceRepresent the demand planning process within Stryker’s Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, demonstrating thought leadership, creativity in solving problems, and the ability to appropriately communicate and escalate issues as neededSupport execution of the product life-cycle management process for all new product launches and product exits as it relates to the demand planning function.  Monitor SKU levels and recommend rationalization initiatives for future consideration to Divisional/Global Operations leadership and make recommendations for targets based on changes in demand and market trendsPartner with the planning analyst(s)/forecast modelers to create reporting of analytics to support the business needs for better information in decision-makingUnderstand the corporate/departmental objectives for demand planning and ensure adherence to established standard business and system processesDrive continuous improvement in the development, modification and adjustment of procedures, policies, processes and technologies within the demand planning organizationImprove the demand forecast quality by effectively analyzing sources of forecast metrics and recommending appropriate action plans, collaborating with the central forecasting teamSupport training and education sessions as needed both within the demand planning team and across the organization as warrantedMaintain awareness of industry best practices and the ability to advocate for and translate those into forecasting practices where appropriate

What you need-

Bachelor's Degree in Business/ Engineering/ Supply Chain Management or equivalent - required2+ years of business experience in: Supply Chain Planning, Demand Management/Forecasting, Sales Operations/Planning, Finance/Accounting, or Marketing - requiredMust have experience using statistical software packages and must be capable of extensive spreadsheet analysisPrior experience with demand planning tools like Oracle Demantra, Demand Solutions or i2 - preferred

$58,700.00 - $118,600.00 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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