Resmed · 1 month ago
Demand Planning Manager, North America (Hybrid)
San Diego, CA, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$117K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expResMed is a company focused on improving lives through innovative medical devices. The Demand Planning Manager will lead strategic forecasting and demand management for the medical device portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely development of customer demand while optimizing inventory levels and supporting executive decision-making.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Act as lead facilitator of consensus-building across sales and marketing teams, finance, product development, and supply chain teams through structured demand reviews at the account and regional level
Conduct in-depth analysis of sales data, macroeconomic trends, regulatory changes, competitive intelligence, and internal demand signals to identify patterns, outliers, risks and opportunities
Spearhead key elements of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycles, preparing for Demand Reviews and S&OE meetings, delivering strategic insights and recommendations to bridge demand-supply gaps and mitigation of risks
Utilize advanced analytical tools and forecasting techniques for sensitivity analysis, what-if scenario modeling, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to optimize demand plans, inventory positions and enhance financial outcomes
Partner with finance to seamlessly integrate demand forecasts and inventory strategies with revenue projections, quarterly budgeting and long-term financial planning to identify variances and support strategic decisions
Proactively address demand forecasting modeling outputs that exceed desired tolerances and communicate adjustments made to mitigate risks and supply chain disruptions to all key stakeholders to maintain transparent forecasting
Drive new product introductions by converting market insights into demand volumes, documenting assumptions, aligning on revenue implications, and managing phase-outs or cannibalization effects to minimize inventory obsolescence and excess stock
Implement and optimize IBP tools and process capabilities, serving as the subject matter expert for demand planning and inventory management software and processes while promoting best practices across the organization
Champion continuous improvement efforts leveraging methodologies like DMAIC, Lean Six Sigma, or the Oliver Wight framework to elevate demand planning and inventory management processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of experience in demand planning or related roles, ideally within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or healthcare sector, with demonstrated mastery in assumptions-based planning, statistical forecasting, and inventory optimization
Proven track record of driving consensus through influence and enabling cross-functional collaboration in matrix organizations, particularly with product, revenue, marketing and finance teams
Exceptional communication and presentation abilities, capable of distilling complex data and assumptions into clear, with the ability to influence with concise insights for non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership
Strong data-driven analytical skills and proficiency in data tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python) and advanced planning systems (e.g. o9, Oracle Demantra, SAP APO, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, JDA)
Robust business and financial acumen, including linking demand and inventory management to revenue forecasting, cost optimization, profitability analysis, financial reconciliation, and risk assessment
Proficiency in statistical methods, forecasting techniques, inventory control models (e.g. EOQ, ABC analysis), and KPI evaluation (e.g. Forecast Error, Bias, FVA, DSI), with skills in model refinement and business intelligence integration
Preferred
Master's degree or MBA or advanced professional certifications (e.g. APICS CPIM, CSCP, IBP, CPF) preferred
Expertise in the Oliver Wight framework for Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), including leading consensus reviews, process maturity assessments, and executive-level governance
Knowledge of medical device regulatory requirements, new product launches, global inventory networks, and familiarity with lean methodologies
Benefits
Comprehensive medical
Vision
Dental
Life
AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Sleep care management
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Commuter benefits
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Floating days
Primary caregiver leave
Secondary caregiver leave
Company
Resmed
ResMed provides medical devices to treat and manage sleep apnea and pulmonary diseases.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Michael "Mick" Farrell
Chief Executive Officer
Sanjay Kumar
Chief Technology Officer - ResMed SaaS
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2024-04-28
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