Demand Planner PH Western Europe
Philips · Amsterdam, North Holland, THE NETHERLANDS
Job Title Demand Planner PH Western Europe Job Description Your role: As part of the European S&OP team, you are responsible for creating and owning a high‑q...
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Job Title Demand Planner PH Western Europe Job Description: Your role: As part of the European S&OP team, you are responsible for creating and owning a high‑quality, consensus demand plan that connects market insights with supply capabilities. You play a key role in the S&OP cycle, translating commercial signals into actionable plans that balance customer service, inventory, and financial objectives. Key Responsibilities: - Own demand forecasting process using market intelligence and historical data - Lead demand discussions, challenge assumptions, and drive alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply - Prepare, present, and adjust forecasts in Demand Review and Demand Sign‑off meetings - Monitor and improve forecast performance (e.g. WMAPE, Bias) and support continuous improvement in S&OP and demand planning processes - Analyze trends, risks, and opportunities to inform decision-making Main Stakeholders: - Sales & Commercial teams - Marketing / BU - Finance Business Partners - Supply Planning & S&OP teams Opportunities for Development: Exposure to end-to-end supply chain planning, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic decision-making within S&OP. Build strong bu...