Demand Planner, EEMEA Joint Replacement

Demand Planner, EEMEA Joint Replacement at Stryker

• Understand and align on the key goals and objectives of Joint Replacement in the EEMEA region, including tender submissions and expected outcomes.
• Build collaborative relationships with Business Unit Managers in each geography.
• Assemble, analyze, and adjust data for demand forecasting: historical sales, market trends, direct vs indirect mix, seasonality, promotions, budgets, inventory levels, and statistical forecast model Demantra.
• Improve forecast accuracy by analyzing sources of error and recommending action plans.
• Collaborate with marketing and Commercial Operations to define Joint Replacement launch strategy specific to the EEMEA region and manage product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to provide data insights (Marketing, Finance, IBP, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, IS, Customer Service, Demand Planning).
• Communicate demand plan to supply chain aligned with the IBP NRP cycle.
• Lead and coordinate periodic meetings, resolve issues, and follow up on actions (monthly requirement review, demand handoff with plants, IBP reconciliation).
• Review KPIs to identify misalignments between sales, marketing, finance, and demand plans; seek consensus via Executive Demand Review.
• Organize and lead monthly EDR meetings for the EEMEA region.
• Partner with Marketing to incorporate market data and competitive intelligence.
• Achieve demand forecast accuracy targets and drive incremental improvements.
• Serve as primary contact for cross‑functional partners and trusted business partner.
• Participate in developing, modifying, and improving end‑to‑end procedures, policies, and processes.
• Support implementation of ERP‑based forecast systems and continuous improvement.

• Degree or certified qualification in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
• APICS accreditation or professional supply chain accreditation preferred.
• Understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain interactions and interdependencies.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in other languages an advantage.
• Knowledge of forecasting processes across sales, marketing operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain.
• Knowledge of global Med Tech company operations.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficiency with ERP tools (Oracle or equivalent) and demand planning statistical modeling tools (Demantra).

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a global company (marketing, sales, operations, supply chain, financial planning, or related fields).
• Experience with planning, order management, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience with demand planning tools like Oracle Demantra, Demand Solutions or Steel Wedge preferred.
• Understanding of supply chain management and logistics in a complex, global distribution environment.
• Experience in Med Tech is an advantage but not required.

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 Med Surg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.