We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 Aug 2026

 

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A Day in the Life

At Medtronic, we lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity. Within the Surgical operating unit, our technologies support clinicians in delivering safer, more efficient, and minimally invasive procedures that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

As a Sr. Demand Planner supporting the Medical Surgical business within Core Surgical, you will play a key role in enabling supply chain excellence for a portfolio of innovative surgical technologies. These solutions help surgeons enhance precision, improve visualization, and advance minimally invasive approaches across a range of procedures.

In this role, you will partner closely with sales, marketing, supply planning, and operations teams to translate market insights into actionable demand forecasts. Your work will directly support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and help ensure the right products are available to clinicians and patients when they need them

         

         

As the Sr. Demand Planner, you will:

• 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.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 4 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or a related analytical discipline

• Advanced degree plus a minimum of 2 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 RapidResponse, o9 Solutions, or Anaplan.

Nice to Have

• 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.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

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Benefits & Compensation
 

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.  We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
 

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$88,000.00 - $132,000.00

 

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

 

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

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