Medtronic · 11 hours ago
Senior Demand Planner
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expMedtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to addressing significant health challenges. The Senior Demand Planner will be responsible for leading demand planning activities to ensure product availability for medical devices, collaborating with various departments to develop accurate forecasts and drive improvements in planning processes.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end demand planning process for assigned product portfolios, ensuring accurate, timely, and consensus-driven forecasts
Develop and maintain statistical and consensus forecasts using historical data, market trends, product life-cycle insights, and commercial inputs
Facilitate and drive cross-functional demand review and S&OP/IBP meetings, partnering with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to align on forecast assumptions and risks
Analyze KPI’s (Forecast Accuracy, Bias, Forecast Value Add and demand variability); identify root causes and implement corrective actions to improve performance
Translate demand signals into actionable insights for supply planning, manufacturing, and inventory strategies
Support new product introductions (NPIs), product transitions, and end-of-life planning through robust demand modeling and scenario analysis
Monitor and communicate demand risks and opportunities, including upside/downside scenarios, capacity constraints, and market volatility
Ensure demand plans align with regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements inherent to medical device manufacturing
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process standardization, system enhancements, and adoption of advanced planning tools
Use, understand and maintain cross-functional linkages within the organization’s demand planning software. (Blue Yonder)
Serve as a subject matter expert for demand planning processes, tools, and best practices within the organization
Mentor and provide guidance to junior planners or analysts as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Required
Minimum of 4 years relevant planning experience, or advanced degree with 2 years of relevant experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field
Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, Analytics, or Operations)
Institute of Business Forecasting and/or APICS certification
Experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics in a manufacturing environment. Medical device manufacturing or healthcare-related supply chain experience is a plus
Proficiency in demand planning tools and ERP systems (e.g., Blue Yonder, SAP APO/IBP, Oracle, Kinaxis, or similar), as well as advanced Excel
Experience with S&OP / IBP processes and cross-functional consensus forecasting
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large, complex data sets and translate insights into business decisions
Strong communication and influencing skills in a matrixed, global organization
Exposure to advanced analytics, forecasting models, or digital supply chain initiatives
Experience applying DMAIC or lean sigma methodologies
Benefits
Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Company
Medtronic
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Medtronic has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (349)
2024 (387)
2023 (291)
2022 (310)
2021 (300)
2020 (261)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.16BKey Investors
NHS EnglandBlackstone Life SciencesTrade Capital Funding
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
Recent News
BioWorld Financial Watch
2026-01-25
Company data provided by crunchbase