Demand Planning Lead, WCH & Energy ANZ

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com.

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Job Function:

Project/Program Management Group

Job Sub Function:

Project/Program Management

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia

Job Description:

About MedTech

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalised treatments.

Visit us at https://www.jnj.com/medtech to see how your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

The Opportunity

The Demand Planning Lead ANZ is a new role based in Sydney.

The Demand Planning Lead, Wound Closure & Energy ANZ will lead demand planning, forecasting, and the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) / S&OP process for JNJ MedTech Wound Closure & Energy portfolio across Australia & New Zealand. This role partners closely with Commercial, Clinical & Medical Affairs, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Finance and Distribution partners to deliver accurate, consensus-based demand plans. The role drives continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, IBP rigor, and cross-functional decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end demand plan for the Wound Closure & Energy ANZ portfolio — accurate statistical and consensus forecasts that drive theatre service levels.
• Lead the ANZ IBP / S&OP rhythm — facilitate demand review, reconcile trade-offs, and secure cross‑functional & executive alignment.
• Turn commercial and clinical signals (procedure volumes, tenders, launches, preference shifts) into clear demand scenarios and supply recommendations.
• Optimize inventory and replenishment — set targets with Supply & Distribution to minimize excess, expiry risk and working capital while protecting OR availability.
• Drive forecasting excellence and change — root-cause analytics, continuous improvement, training, systems upgrades and stakeholder collaboration.

About You

• 5+ years in demand or supply‑chain planning, preferably in medical devices.
• Direct experience running S&OP/IBP cycles and securing cross‑functional buy‑in.
• Strong forecasting and analytics skills. Advanced Excel and planning‑system experience.
• Experience with hospitals, distributors and 3PLs in ANZ. Familiar with tenders and procedure cycles.
• Strong stakeholder, project and change management. Eligible to work in Australia and open to ~20% travel.

Why Choose Us:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Continuous training and support
• Award-winning leadership development programs
• Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements
• Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion

Our Benefits:

• Up to 18 weeks of parental leave to support new parents
• 4 days of volunteer leave to give back to the community
• Option to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave for extra time off
• Enjoy a dedicated Wellbeing Day to prioritise self-care
• Global Wellness Reimbursement of $780 per year for healthy eating, exercise, or mindfulness activities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Enhanced leave provisions for compassionate (caregiver) leave, providing up to 30 days of additional support
• Life insurance coverage for added peace of mind

And much more...

Great Place to Work® Certified – 2025

Great Place to Work® Certification recognises employers who create outstanding employee experience. The certification process is recognised worldwide as the global benchmark for identifying outstanding workplaces.

Johnson & Johnson – Australia and New Zealand were certified as a Great Place to Work® in ANZ in its first year of participation.

All applicants must have rights to work in Australia.

 

 

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Business Intelligence (BI), Business Savvy, Commercial Awareness, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning, Digital Supply Chain Platform, Fact-Based Decision Making, Financial Competence, Financial Forecasting, Inventory Management, Inventory Optimization, Manufacturing Flow Management, Predictive Modeling, Process Improvements, Statistics, Supply Planning, Technical Credibility