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About the Role

The Product Lifecycle Planning Manager plays a pivotal role in realizing Resmed’s ambition to be a trusted partner orchestrating a Best-in-class supply chain, maximizing customer value and enabling profitable growth. 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. You will shape and execute product lifecycle strategies from new product launch through to end-of-life, enabling successful product launches, optimizing inventory for new and obsolescent products, and proactively managing risk while unlocking opportunities for profitable growth.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Drive alignment across functions on demand assumptions, uncertainties, and changes.
Drive alignment across functions on 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.
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.
Challenge the status quo with new ideas that drive transformation, cost optimization, and process excellence.
Partner with Planning Excellence to support Supply Chain initiatives.
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.

Requirements

5+ years in supply chain planning with strong demand planning and product lifecycle management experience.
At least 2 years in MedTech or regulated healthcare.
Expertise in forecasting methodologies and tools.
Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and P&L alignment.
Skilled in scenario modelling, trend analysis, and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
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.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across all levels of the business.
APICS CPIM/CSCP or PMP certification preferred.
Agile product development experience preferred.
Exposure to sustainable or digital supply chain initiatives preferred.

Skills

Demand Planning
Product Lifecycle Management
Forecasting Methodologies
Financial Analysis
Forecasting
P&L Alignment
Scenario Modelling
Trend Analysis
Data Visualization
ERP (SAP, Oracle)
Planning Tools
Data Analytics Platforms
Stakeholder Management
Influencing Skills

Location

Bella Vista, Sydney

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

5+ years

Education Level

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)

Benefits

Challenging, supportive and inspiring career
Culture driven by excellence
Focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture
Encouraging individual expression in the workplace

About the Company

ResMed creates life-changing health technologies that people love.
We’re relentlessly committed to pioneering innovative technology to empower millions of people in more than 140 countries to live happier, healthier lives.
Our AI-powered digital health solutions, cloud-connected devices and intelligent software make home healthcare more personalized, accessible and effective.
Resmed envisions a world where every person can achieve their full potential through better sleep and breathing, with care delivered in their own home.
Learn more about how we’re redefining sleep health at Resmed.com and follow @Resmed.