Philips Lighting is the global market leader in the lighting industry, with recognized expertise in the development, manufacturing and application of innovative lighting solutions. We offer our expertise, depth and reach across the entire lighting value chain to improve and simplify the work of our professional partners wherever our knowledge and reach can create value for them. From LED light sources to the increased role of controls to all-inclusive tailor-made solutions.
At Philips Lighting, currently a stand-alone Lighting company within the Royal Philips Group, our contribution to that mission finds expression in our ambition to continue “enhancing life with light” by using the power of light to improve people’s lives and make a positive difference, bringing new benefits to customers, new levels of energy efficiency and amazing new lighting experiences.
Your role:
Philips challenges you to deliver a sales plan for the assigned market by working closely with customers, key account managers, sales manager, controller & marketing for that market. You will lead Market S&OP process with General Manager, Sales, Marketing, Finance to underpin business plan.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Leading Market S&OP process to assure most accurate demand plan
- Driving customer / channel based demand planning to realize world class customer service level and inventory targets
- Demand Plan accuracy
- Demand confirmations review with Supply Planning
- Executing the Phase In Phase Out (PIPO) process for planning in the Market
- Identifying risks & opportunities to the financial plans
- Driving Finnish Goods inventory health through forecast quality
- Executing customer collaboration programs
- Managing performance and builds capabilities of a Demand Planning Team
We are looking for a person who fits the following requirements:
- Graduate with master degree
- Fluent English (both orally and in writing) is a must
- 10+ years of Supply Chain Management roles at Country level or Business
- 5+ years of proven experience in Global demand planning, forecasting or Sales & Operations related functions
- 5+ years of proven capability to rapidly understand, use and drive improvements in new processes/systems
- 3+ years of demonstrated ability of commercial/industrial/consumer markets, customers and services/products with ability to design and execute business processes around customer needs
- 5+ years of direct people management with min 3 years of regional/global experience
- Detailed Knowledge of SCM process, Systems
- Expertise in driving operational excellence delivering reliable and predictable outcomes
- Expert/strong knowledge of statistical methods and analytical techniques
- Advanced knowledge of forecasting and demand planning, sales and operations planning, distribution and related concepts
- Execution mindset
- Communicates strongly & Instills pride
- APICS training/certification in CPIM or CSCP will be an advantage
- Practical knowledge of SAP APO is a must
- Computer skills: MS Office advanced.