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 business partnering and influencing skills across functions and contribute to transformation and maturity improvements in integrated planning.
You're the right fit if:
- Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles with strong understanding of S&OP processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Effective stakeholder management and communication skills to collaborate across commercial and supply teams
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree or certifications are a plus)
Please note: For this position we do not offer relocation support.
Recruitment Process
If you are interested in this opportunity to join us, please read the complete job description on our website and upload your resume and motivation letter through the Philips career site- vacancy number 582647.
Please note that the closing date of this vacancy is Wednesday, 20 May 2026.
