Demand Planner

About the role

At VB Spine, you’ll be part of a mission-focused team that supports surgeons during life-changing spinal procedures. As a Demand Planner in our Supply Chain function within the Spine division, you’ll develop and maintain high-quality consensus demand plans by combining statistical analysis with cross-functional insights — ensuring accurate forecasts that support business objectives, product launches, and supply chain reliability.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain high-quality demand forecasts and analytics by assembling and analyzing historical orders/shipments, item master data, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and product life-cycle information
• Serve as the primary demand planning contact for Marketing, Sales, Finance, IBP Franchise Managers, and Global Operations Master Schedulers
• Facilitate and lead the demand planning process, coordinating and consolidating plans with other Demand Planners to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Act as a liaison to cross-functional senior management, providing education on the demand plan, its implications, risks, and key assumptions during monthly review cycles
• Partner with the global Integrated Business Planning (IBP) team to ensure demand plans are effectively communicated across the supply function
• Support product life-cycle management for new product launches and product exits, monitoring SKU levels and recommending rationalization initiatives
• Collaborate with planning analysts and forecast modelers to develop reporting that supports better business decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes, procedures, policies, and technologies
• Improve forecast quality by analyzing forecast metrics and recommending action plans in partnership with the central forecasting team
• Support training and education sessions within the demand planning team and across the organization
• Maintain awareness of industry best practices and advocate for their adoption where appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (concentration in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or Finance preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Management/Forecasting, Sales Operations/Planning, Finance/Accounting, or Marketing
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated technical/data science abilities
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with tools such as Access, ERP systems, Tableau, SQL, and Power BI
• Prior experience with demand planning tools (e.g., Oracle Demantra, Demand Solutions, or SteelWedge) is a plus
• APICS, IBF, or other professional supply chain certification preferred
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain interactions and interdependencies
• Experience using statistical software packages and performing extensive spreadsheet analysis
• Fluency in English (second language is a plus)
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, communicate complex issues clearly, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company

Pay

Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 annually, with potential for bonuses and incentives.