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Demand Planner roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations research, statistics, or a related field. Employers in retail, manufacturing, and consumer goods regularly file H-1B petitions for this role, making it a viable path for international professionals with forecasting and inventory optimization experience.
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The Sr. Demand Planner, Sr. Manager - Ortho and Foot & Ankle serves as a key leader within CONMED’s Integrated Business Planning (IBP) framework, responsible for developing, optimizing, and leading demand planning processes across assigned markets or product portfolios and leading IBP Reconciliation process and forums. This role ensures an accurate, unbiased demand signal that supports growth, service, and profitability. The manager partners closely with Commercial, Finance, Supply Planning, and Regional Leadership teams to drive forecast accuracy, improve planning maturity, and enable strategic business decision making.
This is a remote position
Key Responsibilities
- Accountable for global demand Planning & Forecast Ownership - directly responsible for US demand planning
- Lead and manage the monthly regional demand planning cycle, including data preparation, statistical forecasting, and cross‑functional reviews.
- Own the 24‑month forecast horizon for assigned regions, business units, or product families.
- Integrate market insights such as seasonality, regulatory changes, customer behaviors, and competitive dynamics into the demand plan.
- Analyze forecast accuracy, bias, and variability; implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain demand plans at SKU, customer, channel, and region levels aligned with strategic business objectives.
- Provide key inputs to inventory management and optimization strategies, supporting allocation and deployment decisions when needed.
S& OP / IBP Integration
- Lead Business Unit IBP meetings and facilitate reconciliation.
- Present demand risks, opportunities, and drivers to Supply, Finance, and Executive stakeholders.
- Ensure demand plans reflect revenue targets, inventory strategies, and capacity constraints.
- Support scenario planning, demand shaping activities, and long‑range outlook creation.
- Act as back-up for Sr. Director - Supply Chain when required.
Market & Business Insights
- Serve as the subject‑matter expert for global, regional or portfolio‑specific demand drivers, including economic trends, product lifecycle shifts, and promotional cycles.
- Develop strong relationships with regional commercial teams to identify early demand signals.
- Monitor regional KPI performance, customer patterns, and macroeconomic indicators to refine demand assumptions.
Data, Analytics & Systems
- Utilize CONMED’s demand planning systems (e.g., Smoothie, SAP APO, Power BI, Tableau) to develop, validate, and continuously improve forecasting models.
- Drive improved data quality and visibility by leveraging advanced statistical tools and analytics platforms.
Leadership & Cross‑functional Collaboration
- Lead and mentor a team of demand planners or analysts, ensuring strong analytical and stakeholder collaboration capabilities.
- Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Executive teams to align demand strategy with company goals.
- Work closely with:
- Commercial teams to validate assumptions and understand customer intelligence.
- Supply Planning to balance demand and supply perspectives.
- Finance to align demand signals with revenue and financial projections.
- Marketing / Product to incorporate campaigns and lifecycle events.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, IBP/S&OP or supply chain management; experience in a global or complex environment preferred.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Analytics.
- Experience in medical device, healthcare technology, or regulated manufacturing industries.
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated expertise in statistical modeling and forecasting tools.
- Proficiency with planning concepts and visualization systems (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle, Tableau, Power BI).
- Proven ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience leading a team of individual contributors.
Key Competencies
- Regional commercial and market acumen
- Strategic thinking and decision‑making
- Analytical rigor and problem‑solving
- Influence without authority
- People Leadership
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong business partnering skills
In addition to the main responsibilities listed above, the manager is allowed to use discretion to add further duties and tasks based on the business needs which are not explicitly listed here.
Benefits:
CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
- Short & long term disability plus life insurance - cost paid fully by CONMED
- Retirement Savings Plan (401K) - CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan - allows stock purchases at discounted price
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives!
CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.
INTRODUCTION
The Sr. Demand Planner, Sr. Manager - Ortho and Foot & Ankle serves as a key leader within CONMED’s Integrated Business Planning (IBP) framework, responsible for developing, optimizing, and leading demand planning processes across assigned markets or product portfolios and leading IBP Reconciliation process and forums. This role ensures an accurate, unbiased demand signal that supports growth, service, and profitability. The manager partners closely with Commercial, Finance, Supply Planning, and Regional Leadership teams to drive forecast accuracy, improve planning maturity, and enable strategic business decision making.
This is a remote position
Key Responsibilities
- Accountable for global demand Planning & Forecast Ownership - directly responsible for US demand planning
- Lead and manage the monthly regional demand planning cycle, including data preparation, statistical forecasting, and cross‑functional reviews.
- Own the 24‑month forecast horizon for assigned regions, business units, or product families.
- Integrate market insights such as seasonality, regulatory changes, customer behaviors, and competitive dynamics into the demand plan.
- Analyze forecast accuracy, bias, and variability; implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain demand plans at SKU, customer, channel, and region levels aligned with strategic business objectives.
- Provide key inputs to inventory management and optimization strategies, supporting allocation and deployment decisions when needed.
S& OP / IBP Integration
- Lead Business Unit IBP meetings and facilitate reconciliation.
- Present demand risks, opportunities, and drivers to Supply, Finance, and Executive stakeholders.
- Ensure demand plans reflect revenue targets, inventory strategies, and capacity constraints.
- Support scenario planning, demand shaping activities, and long‑range outlook creation.
- Act as back-up for Sr. Director - Supply Chain when required.
Market & Business Insights
- Serve as the subject‑matter expert for global, regional or portfolio‑specific demand drivers, including economic trends, product lifecycle shifts, and promotional cycles.
- Develop strong relationships with regional commercial teams to identify early demand signals.
- Monitor regional KPI performance, customer patterns, and macroeconomic indicators to refine demand assumptions.
Data, Analytics & Systems
- Utilize CONMED’s demand planning systems (e.g., Smoothie, SAP APO, Power BI, Tableau) to develop, validate, and continuously improve forecasting models.
- Drive improved data quality and visibility by leveraging advanced statistical tools and analytics platforms.
Leadership & Cross‑functional Collaboration
- Lead and mentor a team of demand planners or analysts, ensuring strong analytical and stakeholder collaboration capabilities.
- Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Executive teams to align demand strategy with company goals.
- Work closely with:
- Commercial teams to validate assumptions and understand customer intelligence.
- Supply Planning to balance demand and supply perspectives.
- Finance to align demand signals with revenue and financial projections.
- Marketing / Product to incorporate campaigns and lifecycle events.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, IBP/S&OP or supply chain management; experience in a global or complex environment preferred.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Analytics.
- Experience in medical device, healthcare technology, or regulated manufacturing industries.
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated expertise in statistical modeling and forecasting tools.
- Proficiency with planning concepts and visualization systems (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle, Tableau, Power BI).
- Proven ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience leading a team of individual contributors.
Key Competencies
- Regional commercial and market acumen
- Strategic thinking and decision‑making
- Analytical rigor and problem‑solving
- Influence without authority
- People Leadership
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong business partnering skills
In addition to the main responsibilities listed above, the manager is allowed to use discretion to add further duties and tasks based on the business needs which are not explicitly listed here.
Benefits:
CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
- Short & long term disability plus life insurance - cost paid fully by CONMED
- Retirement Savings Plan (401K) - CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan - allows stock purchases at discounted price
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
Know someone at CONMED? Have them submit you as a referral before applying for this position to be eligible for our Employee Referral Program incentives!
CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 800-929-7176 option #5.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Demand Planner
Align your degree to the SOC code
Demand Planner positions file under SOC code 13-1081 (Logisticians) or 15-2051 (Data Scientists). Confirm your degree field directly maps to whichever code your target employer uses, since a mismatch is a common RFE trigger for this role.
Pull LCA filings before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B LCA filing history for demand planning roles. This shows you which companies have sponsored the position before, so you spend your applications on employers already familiar with the process.
Request the prevailing wage tier upfront
Demand Planner salaries span four DOL wage levels. Ask recruiters which level the employer intends to certify on the LCA before accepting an offer. Level I or II can affect your negotiating position and signals how the employer benchmarks the role.
Document forecasting tools and methodologies
USCIS adjudicators look for evidence that the role requires specialized, theoretical knowledge. Gather project documentation showing you applied statistical forecasting models, ERP systems, or demand sensing tools that directly required your degree-level training.
Target STEM-adjacent employers for cap-exempt options
Demand Planner openings at universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government contractors can qualify as cap-exempt H-1B positions. These employers can file outside the annual lottery, giving you a sponsorship path if you weren't selected in registration.
File premium processing for offer-deadline conflicts
Standard H-1B adjudication can take several months. If your offer letter includes a start date that falls close to October 1, ask your employer to use USCIS premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days and avoid start-date complications.
H-1B Visa Demand Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Demand Planner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Demand Planner qualifies when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations research, statistics, or a directly related field. The key is that the degree must be a genuine minimum requirement for the specific role, not just a preference. Employers listing the position as open to any business degree without field specificity can face RFEs from USCIS.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Demand Planner positions?
Consumer packaged goods, retail, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and automotive supply chain are the industries with the most consistent H-1B LCA filing history for Demand Planner roles. Technology companies with hardware or device supply chains also file regularly. You can verify which specific employers have filed for this role using Migrate Mate, which surfaces LCA data by occupation and industry.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Demand Planner job seekers?
Most Demand Planner roles at private companies fall under the annual H-1B cap, meaning your petition enters the lottery each April for an October 1 start. If you aren't selected, you'd need to wait until the next registration cycle. Employers at qualifying nonprofit research organizations or universities can file cap-exempt petitions, bypassing the lottery entirely.
What documents should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my H-1B?
Prepare your academic transcripts showing a degree in a field directly related to demand planning, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and documentation of any specialized certifications such as APICS CPIM or CSCP. You should also compile work samples or project summaries that demonstrate you've applied degree-level analytical methods, since USCIS may request evidence of specialty occupation duties.
Can I switch Demand Planner jobs while on an H-1B without losing status?
Yes, under H-1B portability provisions in AC21, you can move to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification once your current petition has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your existing status expires. You're authorized to start the new role as soon as the transfer petition is received by USCIS, not just approved.