Senior Demand & Supply Planner
Arthrex · Sydney, Australia · On site · September 16, 2026
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Benefits and Highlights:
Attractive Basic Salary and Generous incentive structure
Insurance and Income protection benefits provided
Excellent leadership, mentoring support with ongoing training & development
Great reward and recognition programs
Location: Sydney, NSW
About the role:
As a Senior Demand & Supply Planner, you will be at the heart of our supply chain strategy, shaping how Arthrex delivers innovative products across Australia and New Zealand.
In this role, you will combine marketing insights, statistical analysis, and sales trends to forecast future demand with precision. You will lead critical processes including demand planning, supply and backorder management, and inventory optimization to keep our operations running seamlessly and ensure business goals are met.
You will also drive the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for key product groups, collaborating with cross functional teams to achieve best in class demand and supply performance. This is your opportunity to make a real impact on the success of our ANZ business!
The role will include the below main areas:
Demand Forecast
Manage market demand plans, analyse trends, and incorporate commercial inputs to improve forecast accuracy. Support sales with tools and insights and regularly review parameters to enhance performance.
Supply and Backorder Management
Plan inventory levels to ensure product availability, address supply risks, and maintain strong communication with the global supply chain team.
Inventory and Obsolescence Management
Monitor inventory and safety stock to reduce excess and obsolescence risk. Collaborate with product teams on phase-in and phase-out planning.
Sales and Operations Planning
Prepare materials and lead S&OP meetings to align demand forecasts with financial plans.
Performance KPIs
Track and present monthly KPIs, recommend actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams.
About You:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
Minimum 5 years of experience in planning or related roles
Background in the medical device industry and end-to-end supply chain operations (not essential but preferred)
Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills (preferred)
Power BI an advantage.
About Arthrex
Arthrex is a global medical device company and leader in new product development and medical education in Orthopaedics. With a corporate mission of Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™, Arthrex has pioneered the field of arthroscopy and develops more than 1,000 innovative products and procedures each year. We are a privately held company with a family business culture committed to delivering uncompromising quality to the health care professionals who use our products, and ultimately, the millions of patients whose lives we impact.
Arthrex Australia & New Zealand is proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified™ based on feedback from our dedicated and growing team. We are renowned in our industry for our positive culture, integrity, leadership, and inclusivity.
- Employer
- Arthrex
- Location
- Sydney, Australia · On site