Demand Planning Leader - North America

Philips; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 177,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k match

HSA with company contribution

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Philips in Stamford, CT is seeking a Demand Planning Leader for North America to drive forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, and cross‑functional alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations. You will lead S&OP processes, implement data‑driven strategies, and mentor a team to deliver superior supply chain performance.

You will guide governance, dashboards, and KPIs, champion continuous improvement with Lean, Six Sigma, and digital tools, and partner with senior leadership to

Qualifications

• 8+ years in supply chain, demand planning, or related roles with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and improve planning performance.
• Experience with AI-enabled forecasting and data-driven decision making is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead NA demand planning strategy and execution to improve forecast accuracy and inventory.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations.
• Establish governance, metrics, and dashboards to monitor planning effectiveness.
• Champion continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and digital technologies.
• Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to planning professionals.

Skills

Forecasting

S&OP

Inventory optimization

Data analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management / Project Management

Master's degree preferred

Job description

593877 Demand Planner Leader NALead demand planning excellence across North America, driving forecast accuracy, cross-functional alignment, and data-driven supply chain strategies to optimize inventory, improve operational performance, and support business growth.

Job Title

Demand Planning Leader - North America

Job Description

Lead demand planning excellence across North America, driving forecast accuracy, cross-functional alignment, and data-driven supply chain strategies to optimize inventory, improve operational performance, and support business growth.

Lead demand planning excellence across North America, driving forecast accuracy, cross-functional alignment, and data-driven supply chain strategies to optimize inventory, improve operational performance, and support business growth.

Your Role

• Lead the North America demand planning strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives, commercial priorities, and end‑to‑end supply chain operations to improve forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, and customer service levels.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to develop accurate demand forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and support effective Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Establish governance structures, performance metrics, and reporting dashboards to monitor demand planning effectiveness, forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and supply chain responsiveness, providing actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, advanced analytics, and digital technologies, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance forecasting capabilities, streamline planning processes, and reduce supply chain costs.
• Provide strategic leadership, guidance, and mentorship to supply chain and demand planning professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while managing resources, priorities, and initiatives to deliver operational excellence.

You're The Right Fit If

• You've acquired 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree or 6+ years with a Master's degree in supply chain management, demand planning, program management, portfolio management, or related disciplines. You bring demonstrated experience leading complex supply chain initiatives, driving cross‑functional collaboration, and improving planning and operational performance within a large, matrixed organization.
• Your skills include advanced demand forecasting, S&OP, inventory optimization, supply chain analytics, program governance, KPI management, and continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma. You have strong analytical capabilities and experience leveraging enterprise planning systems, reporting dashboards, and data‑driven decision‑making tools. Experience with AI‑enabled forecasting, automation, and digital supply chain technologies is a plus.
• You have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred. Professional certifications in supply chain management, project management, or continuous improvement are a plus.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• You're an influential and results‑driven leader with strong strategic thinking, problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills. You excel at translating complex data into actionable business recommendations, navigating competing priorities, and building relationships across global and regional teams. You demonstrate a proactive, collaborative leadership style with the ability to drive change, develop talent, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

How We Work Together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office‑based teams, this means working in‑person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full‑time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. This is an office role.

About Philips

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in CT is $177,000 to $282,000
The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.
In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long‑term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.
At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work‑authorized visa, now or in the future.
Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Stamford, CT.
This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug‑free workplace.