Demand Planning Lead

Reference: PR/598589_1782753964Demand Planning LeadLocation: Denver, CO (Hybrid - 3 days onsite / 2 remote)A growing, globally distributed medical technology and advanced manufacturing organization is seeking a Global Demand Planning Lead to strengthen its end-to-end planning capability.This is a highly visible individual contributor role focused on elevating demand planning maturity, aligning regional inputs, and driving better cross-functional decision-making across a complex global business.Role OverviewOwn and drive the global demand planning process, consolidating inputs from regional teams into a single, aligned planAct as the key integrator across Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial to ensure alignment on key assumptions, risks, and opportunitiesTranslate forecast outputs into clear, executive-level insights and narratives to support business decision-makingLead the demand side of the S&OP / IBP cycle, including demand reviews and executive-level reportingKey ResponsibilitiesLead and facilitate monthly demand planning and S&OP forums, driving alignment across regions and functionsDevelop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical inputs, market trends, and business intelligence Own key planning KPIs, including forecast accuracy, bias, and performance trackingIdentify and communicate risks, gaps, and opportunities, supporting scenario planning and trade-off analysisPartner closely with regional demand planners to ensure consistency in inputs and assumptionsCollaborate with Supply Planning, Operations, and Finance to align demand signals with inventory and production strategies Drive continuous improvement across planning processes, tools, and data qualitySupport development of analytics and reporting capabilities (e.g., dashboards and demand visibility tools)Target Experience~7+ years of experience in demand planning, S&OP, or supply chain planningStrong understanding of S&OP / IBP processes and cross-functional alignmentExperience working across global or multi-regional planning environmentsAbility to translate data into clear business insights and narrativesStrong stakeholder management and ability to influence without authorityAnalytical mindset with experience leveraging forecasting tools and data modelsTools & EnvironmentExperience with ERP and planning systems (SAP preferred)Exposure to advanced planning tools (e.g., IBP, o9, Anaplan, or similar)Strong capability in data visualization tools (Power BI or equivalent)