Philips Demand Planner 

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney 

588589588

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Analyzes market trends, sales/OOH (orders on hand) data, and inventory levels to forecast future product demand, ensuring optimal product availability while minimizing excess inventory and reduced planning bias

• Create Sales, OIT & inventory forecast for ANZ.

• Contributes to the design and maintenance of advanced reporting frameworks, ensuring integration of diverse data sources to support strategic decision-making processes with high accuracy.

• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve sales forecasting models through data analysis.

• Designs and monitors a robust framework for key performance indicators (KPIs), providing detailed and timely reports that support strategic performance enhancement initiatives.

• Applies specialized knowledge to diverse team projects, ensuring effective solutions and innovative approaches to complex challenges.

• Build effective relationships with internal and external partners, providing influence over projects and peer groups by demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the area of specialization

• Responsible for generating short & long-term up to 24 month OIT/demand plan/Sales plan.

• Collect input for phase-in/out & promotions and manage the underlying process for the market and/or customers.

• Review and analyze historical sales trends, sell out, stock in trade, and research demand drivers.

• Analyze forecast accuracy results and define and implement corrective actions.

• Lead conversation with relevant counterparts, propose forecast adjustments and challenge assumptions underpinning input.

• Support all relevant functions in creating and communicating gaps closing scenarios.

• Maintain the demand plan for respective business and/or Customer Planning Groups and ensure timely updates for meetings and business planning snapshots

• Collaborate with the Business District, Projects and Finance to achieve the annual sales target.

• Responsible for AM Commission reporting calculation.

• Responsible for analysing orders over 18 months & lead the de-booking process where necessary.

• Ensure aged inventory over 120 days is cleared in a timely manner.

Key measures:

• Forecast Bias/Accuracy %

• Mix accuracy %

• Inventory DFS (Days for sales)

• Excess & Aging Stock

Experience & Education:

• Exposure to Financial Analysis or Demand planning

• Understanding of Philips Demand and Supply Planning process

• Proven experience and knowledge of the supply chain, procurement process and flows and S&OP process.

• You hold a relevant degree in Business Administration, Sales, Finance, Data Analytics, or equivalent, with experience in the medical devices sector being highly regarded.

• Excellent communication skills are essential, enabling confident interaction with executives and stakeholders.

• Deep analytical skills paired with commercial acumen allow you to provide real-world insights that drive decision-making.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive under strict deadlines are key qualities for success in this role.

• Advanced in Excel and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, O9, and Salesforce are part of your skillset.

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