Sales & Operations Planning Manager

Philips; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company in Farnborough is seeking an experienced individual to lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. The role involves managing demand planning and supply chain strategy within the Emergency Care Business Unit. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of experience in S&OP and hold a degree in Supply Chain or Operations. This position requires collaboration across functions to ensure high-quality product delivery on time and at minimal cost.

Benefits

Innovative work environment

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in S&OP.
• Experience in demand planning and forecasting.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the S&OP process for Therapeutic Care.
• Initiate and participate in supply chain improvement processes.
• Contribute to the Supply Chain Management strategy.

Skills

S&OP expertise

Demand planning

Data analytics

Influencing and inspiring change

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain or Operations

ASCM CSCP certification

Job description

Overview

In this role, you have the opportunity to focus on Sales & Operations Planning to balance the sales to customers with production capacities of our factories to maximize sales recognition with the lowest possible inventory levels. You are responsible for managing the monthly medium/long term planning process in order to ensure customer demand can be fulfilled. Conducting scenario planning and risk analysis. Influencing the integral inventory levels of the Therapeutic Care with the objective to realize the availability targets. Incorporating product phase in/phase out, promotions, regulatory clearances and other factors into the demand plan. Preparing suppliers/factories for long term demand plans. Defining and agreeing on availability performance and inventories. On behalf of the Therapeutic Care, lead the S&OP process, by teaming up with the markets, Integrated Supply Chain, product management, and program PMO. Deploying the single agreed plan to all functions. Initiating and participating in Therapeutic Care and supply chain improvement processes. Defining opportunities for improvement driven by operational excellence, customer satisfaction and cost reduction. Contributing to the Supply Chain Management strategy for Therapeutic Care. As part of the SCM strategy, develop and align the S&OP policy. Participating in the supply chain strategy. You are a part of Emergency Care Business Unit with the objective to perfectly deliver products to our customers with the highest quality on time and against minimal cost.

How we work together We believe that we are better together than apart. This means working in-person at least 3 days per week in our Farnborough, Hampshire office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the S&OP process for Therapeutic Care, teaming with markets, Integrated Supply Chain, product management, and program PMO.
• Deploy the single agreed plan to all functions and initiate/participate in supply chain improvement processes.
• Define opportunities for improvement driven by operational excellence, customer satisfaction and cost reduction.
• Contribute to the Supply Chain Management strategy for Therapeutic Care and align the S&OP policy as part of the SCM strategy.
• Participate in the broader supply chain strategy.
• Collaborate within the Emergency Care Business Unit to deliver products with high quality, on time, and at minimal cost.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or equivalent; ASCM CSCP certification a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in S&OP in a business utilizing demand planning, forecasting and data analytics.
• Experience in multiple areas of Supply Chain and working in a cross-functional organization.
• Ability to influence and inspire change within different areas of the organization, including supply chain, commercial functions and other business groups.

What We Offer

• An exciting, innovative environment with great opportunities for you to expand and grow your career.