Location: Bella Vista, Sydney
Work type: Hybrid
Role Summary
Resmed’s Global Supply Chain Planning ambition is to be a trusted partner orchestrating a Best-in-class supply chain, maximizing customer value and enabling profitable growth.
The Product Lifecycle Planning Manager plays a pivotal role in realising this ambition. This is a high‑impact role for a Strategic Demand Planning Manager who thrives on complexity, influence, and driving transformation in collaborative, assumption-based forecasting for New Products.
Sitting at the intersection of Product, Commercial, and Global Supply Chain, this role drives tight alignment between the product roadmap and supply chain strategies to ensure the right decisions are made at the right time—backed by insight, data, and cross‑functional partnership.
You will shape and execute product lifecycle strategies from new product launch through to end-of-life. This includes enabling successful product launches, optimizing inventory for new and obsolescent products, and proactively managing risk while unlocking opportunities for profitable growth.
Working closely with cross‑functional stakeholders, you will lead demand and supply planning discussions for new and obsolescent products—challenging assumptions, improving forecast accuracy, and translating complexity into clear, actionable plans.
By leveraging advanced analytics, strong commercial acumen and deep expertise in Supply and Demand Planning you will deliver product lifecycle strategies that have a measurable impact in a dynamic and rapidly evolving MedTech landscape.
Let’s Talk About Responsibilities:
Strategic Lifecycle Planning
Lead the design and execution of end-to-end product lifecycle strategies that align with portfolio priorities, revenue growth, cost efficiencies, and competitiveness.
Ensure lifecycle decisions maximize customer value, safeguard availability, and support profitable growth.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to enable seamless new product introductions, scaling, and discontinuations.
Integrate commercial insights into demand forecasts with clear assumptions and robust review cycles.
Develop inventory strategies that balance availability with efficiency, including last-time buy planning for components tied to end-of-life products.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess NPI forecast accuracy post launch
Review NPI Business Case and Ramp Plans and provide inputs into initial demand forecasts based on historical data, and inputs from Product teams including assumptions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information, such as sales forecasts, inventory levels, and promotional activities, to enhance demand planning accuracy.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Build trusted partnerships with Commercial, Product, Project, and Supply Chain teams to deliver timely supply outcomes aligned with lifecycle strategies.
Drive alignment across functions on:
Supply chain and project risk management, with mitigation plans.
Demand assumptions, uncertainties, and changes.
Market dynamics and regional strategies.
Foster accountability with clear ownership through strong stakeholder engagement.
Communicate lifecycle plans and updates to business stakeholders, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.
Represent the supply chain function in product development reviews, project gate milestones, and commercial strategy sessions.
Commercial Acumen & Market Intelligence
Translate business strategy and customer needs into actionable planning initiatives.
Apply financial modelling, ROI analysis, and scenario planning to optimize lifecycle decisions.
Anticipate and adapt to market changes with data-driven insights.
Innovation & Process Optimization
Challenge the status quo with new ideas that drive transformation, cost optimization, and process excellence.
Partner with Planning Excellence to support Supply Chain initiatives.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Champion a data-centric approach to lifecycle planning by leveraging advanced analytics, predictive modelling, and real-time data from supply chain systems to inform decisions.
Confidently influence stakeholders by presenting evidence-based recommendations.
Success Metrics
On-time NPI delivery with full supply chain readiness.
Smooth execution of end-of-life and obsolescence plans without disruption.
Optimized inventory and costs
Strong stakeholder feedback on influence and collaboration.
Proactive lifecycle risk identification and mitigation.
Contributions to process improvements and digital supply chain initiatives.
Let’s Talk About You:
Education: Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
Experience: 5+ years in supply chain planning with strong demand planning and product lifecycle management experience and at least 2 years in MedTech or regulated healthcare.
Expertise in forecasting methodologies and tools.
Commercial Acumen: Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and P&L alignment.
Analytical Skills: Skilled in scenario modelling, trend analysis, and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP (SAP, Oracle), planning tools, and data analytics platforms.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset, capable of balancing short-term needs with long-term objectives.
Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across all levels of the business.
Preferred: APICS CPIM/CSCP or PMP certification, agile product development experience, and exposure to sustainable or digital supply chain initiatives.
Why Join Us?
At ResMed, we believe in “Do it Best, Do it Together.” You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team shaping the next generation of supply chain planning — from advanced demand planning to ERP transformation. Together, we are building a supply chain that is more reliable, agile, and impactful for patients worldwide.
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Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now! We commit to respond to every applicant.
