Work Flexibility: Hybrid

What You Will Do

The Demand Planning Manager (Hybrid) plays a critical role in driving end-to-end demand planning for the Made-to-Order Communications business within Stryker’s Endoscopy division. This role owns the development and execution of three integrated demand plans—Order, Shipment, and Installation—ensuring alignment across customer expectations, supply capacity, forecasting accuracy, and finished goods inventory. Partnering closely with cross-functional leaders, the Demand Planning Manager balances strategic insight with operational rigor to support new product launches, lifecycle management, and long-term business planning. This is a hybrid role based in the Flower Mound, TX site requiring weekly onsite presence with flexibility to work from home.

Develop and maintain comprehensive demand forecasts by analyzing historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, financial budgets, and inventory positionsOwn demand plan preparation and communication to Global Operations Integrated Business Planning (IBP) leadership and divisional management, including sponsorship through Executive Demand ReviewsPartner with Marketing and New Product Development to shape launch strategies and proactively manage product lifecycle impacts on demand and inventoryMonitor KPIs to identify gaps between sales, marketing, financial, and demand plans, driving alignment and consensus through Executive Demand Review forumsEnsure flawless supply chain execution for new product launches, new business initiatives, and ongoing base businessLead short- and long-term demand planning processes while driving continuous improvement and process optimization initiativesServe as the primary demand planning liaison for divisional leadership, including General Management, Sales, Marketing, R&D, Finance, Global IBP, and the Plant NetworkLead the implementation, enhancement, and ongoing optimization of ERP-based forecasting and reporting systems to improve accuracy, visibility, and decision-making

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What you need

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or a related field8 years of Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sourcing, IBP, and other related Supply Chain experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting made-to-order demand planning environments Formal training or certification in APICS, Lean Manufacturing, Process Excellence, and/or Six SigmaDemonstrated expertise in demand and supply management, including market analysis, inventory optimization, and business strategy alignmentHands-on experience with configure-to-order planning models

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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