Principal Demand Planner

• Develop, integrate, and maintain account‑or brand‑specific demand forecasts to support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Incorporate key inputs such as replenishment data, point‑of‑sale information, sales promotions, marketing plans, manufacturing capacity constraints, and product lifecycle changes.
• Improve demand forecast accuracy through analysis and application of appropriate statistical forecasting models.
• Maintain and manage product demand history, baseline forecasts, and promotional demand projections.
• Analyze internal demand streams and categorize products based on demand patterns to support forecasting strategies.
• Align sales and marketing intelligence across operating units and integrate insights into forecasting systems.
• Partner with sales organizations, national accounts, marketing, R&D, and supply planning teams to support demand planning and business decision‑making.
• Lead or contribute to initiatives that improve forecasting processes, systems, and data quality.

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 7 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or a related analytical discipline
• Advanced degree plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or a related analytical discipline
• Experience working with ERP and planning systems plus experience with advanced planning tools such as Blue Yonder (JDA), Kinaxis Rapid Response, o9 Solutions, or Anaplan.
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical forecasting methodologies and demand planning best practices, with a strong track record of improving forecast accuracy through demand segmentation, advanced analytics, and continuous forecasting model optimization.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration experience across commercial and operational teams.
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Familiarity with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes and supporting systems.
• Strong analytical skills and experience translating business insights into actionable forecasts.
• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing industries.

Demonstrates expertise in demand planning and forecasting, utilizing statistical methodologies and advanced analytics to enhance forecast accuracy. Proficient in cross-functional collaboration and integrating insights from various teams to support effective Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).

• Demand Planning
• Statistical Forecasting Methodologies
• ERP and Planning Systems
• Data Visualization Tools
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Demand Forecasting
• Statistical Analysis
• Forecast Accuracy Improvement
• Demand Segmentation
• Advanced Analytics

• Analytical Skills
• Collaboration

• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
• Medical Devices
• Healthcare
• Life Sciences

• Blue Yonder (JDA)
• Kinaxis Rapid Response
• O9 Solutions
• Anaplan
• Power BI
• Tableau