North America Demand Planning Leader - Forecasting & Growth

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

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