Senior Supply Demand Planner (Hybrid - Sunnyvale, CA)

Please note that our customer is currently not considering applicants from the following locations: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Tennessee.***Our Customer is a corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets robotic products designed to improve clinical outcomes of patients through minimally invasive surgery. Founded in 1995, their goal was to create innovative, robotic-assisted systems that help empower doctors and hospitals to make surgery less invasive than an open approach. Working with the top medical professionals, they continue to develop new, minimally invasive surgical platforms and future diagnostic tools to help solve complex healthcare challenges around the world.We are seeking a Senior Supply Demand Planner on a contract basis to support our Customer's business needs. This role is hybrid (3 days on-site and 2 days remote/week) in Sunnyvale, CA.We are looking for team members with very strong analytical skill sets and manufacturing/supply chain experience to participate and lead in the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) planning process. The SIOP planning function is an excellent way to broaden your experience, skills, and network of colleagues, while leveraging knowledge on large data sets to compute demand and supply plans to meet customer demand and maintain inventory targets. We measure this through various metrics such as Forecast accuracy, Inventory health, Sales Plan v Actuals, Build Plan vs Actuals, First Pass Fill Rates, etc.ResponsibilitiesLead financial, material, and strategic planning activities across supply chain operationsBuild and maintain analytical models for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planningTranslate demand and supply plans into financial impacts, including revenue, margin, inventory, and working capitalLead and participate in cross-functional SIOP meetings to develop demand and supply plansCollaborate with Marketing, Sales Operations, and Finance teams to develop monthly, quarterly, mid-term, and long-term forecastsPartner with NPI, Engineering, and Marketing teams to support product lifecycle planning, including new product introductions and end-of-life planningReview and improve statistical forecasting models to increase forecast accuracyAnalyze historical shipment and consumption data to optimize product segmentation and planning assumptionsManage safety stock and inventory targets across regions and manufacturing sitesCollaborate with manufacturing, planning, regulatory, and facilities teams to support buffer strategies, building moves, and regulatory requirementsDevelop capacity and material-constrained build plans through cross-functional collaborationUnderstand and manage capacity models, including line efficiencies, staffing, material lead times, and operational constraintsConduct scenario planning for various demand and supply situations and communicate associated business impacts and trade-offsPresent planning data, insights, and forecasts during cross-functional SIOP meetingsDevelop load plans to support manufacturing and supply chain executionMonitor forecast performance against actuals and implement corrective actions and mitigation plansSupport long-range forecasting, excess and obsolete inventory reduction initiatives, and continuous improvement effortsDrive KPI improvements, including forecast accuracy, OTIF, backorders, and finished goods inventory attainmentLead or participate in operational efficiency and profitability improvement projectsTroubleshoot and resolve MPS/MRP demand propagation issuesParticipate in system implementations, testing, and go-live activities related to planning systems and ERP platformsSkills And QualificationsMS/MBA with 6+ years of relevant experience preferredBS degree with 8+ years of relevant experience preferredStrong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skillsExperience with demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, and forecasting processesStrong understanding of supply chain and planning domain conceptsExperience with product lifecycle management, including new product introductions and end-of-life planningExperience with statistical forecasting models and scenario planningStrong understanding of capacity planning, material constraints, and manufacturing operationsAbility to translate operational plans into financial impacts and business insightsStrong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teamsStrong leadership, communication, and executive presentation skillsAbility to balance service, cost, and operational risk while making strategic recommendationsStrong organizational and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesExpertise in Microsoft Excel and PowerPointExperience with advanced planning systems such as IBP, Oracle, O9, and SAP ERPExperience supporting MPS/MRP planning processes and ERP-related projectsAdaptability in fast-paced environments with evolving demand signals and supply constraintsCommitment to continuous improvement and process standardizationDegree in Supply Chain, Operations Research, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Math, or related field preferredPreferred QualificationsExperience with SIOP/IBP processes in manufacturing or supply chain environmentsExperience with advanced planning applications and ERP systemsExperience leading cross-functional operational improvement initiativesExperience supporting regulated manufacturing or operational environmentsWe offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.