Operational PlannerBuyer
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Job Summary
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Operational Planner/BuyerJob Description
Your role:
Inventory & Master Data Management
- Conduct regular inventory analysis and maintain accurate supply chain master data in ERP systems.
- Implement stock and replenishment policies monitor item changes and manage suppliermanaged/owned inventory.
- Run simulations to define optimal safety stocks and lot-sizing parameters considering trends and seasonality.
Order & Supplier Management
- Create and manage Purchase Orders ensuring timely delivery correct quality and adherence to commercial terms.
- Track order confirmations manage open orders and expedite when required.
- Resolve moderate PO issues and consolidate orders for efficiency.
- Monitor consignment stock and perform regular stock takes (including vendormanaged and repair/rework materials).
Forecasting & Planning Alignment
- Communicate and validate forecasts with suppliers to ensure material availability.
- Collaborate closely with production planning through S&OP meetings to maintain balance between supply and demand.
- Conduct supply availability checks and align replenishment plans with suppliers.
Product Lifecycle & Change Management
- Support new product introduction and product lifecycle activities by maintaining accurate replenishment-related master data.
- Participate in packaging instruction creation and manage shelf-life master data.
- Contribute to industrialization phase by ensuring materials are ready for production ramp-up.
Performance Risk & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor OMM KPIs identify risks and implement mitigation strategies across suppliers.
- Drive improvement actions and track progress using analytical tools.
- Escalate supply risks when needed and support ntier supplier network efficiency initiatives.
Youre the right fit if you have:
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business or related field.
- 510 years of experience in material planning buying or supply chain operations (manufacturing environment preferred).
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MRP processes.
- Experience in inventory planning safety stock management and purchase order processing.
- Solid understanding of supplier management and supply chain data structures.
- Ability to analyze data track KPIs and drive corrective actions.
Core Competencies
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with production suppliers and planning teams.
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks.
- Proactive mindset with continuous improvement focus.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with O9 or similar planning tools.
- Knowledge of electro-mechanical components.
- Experience in consignment stock and vendor-managed inventory.
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 companys facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the companys main facilities generally at the customers or suppliers locations.
This is an onsite role.
About Philips
We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters and we wont stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.
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If youre interested in this role and have many but not all of the experiences needed we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.
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Key Skills
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- Military Experience
- Business Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
- Exercise Planning
- MRP
About Company
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