Job Title Operational Buyer Planner Philips is a global leader in health technology committed to improving billions of lives worldwide and striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation Driven by the vision of a better tomorrow But it s not just what we do it s who we are We are 80 000 wonderfully unique individuals with two things in common An unwavering sense of purpose and a relentless determination to deliver on our customers needs It s what inspires us to create meaningful solutions - the kind that make a real difference - when it matters most The world and our customers needs are changing faster than ever before and while we are proud of what we do already we know we can do more That s why we need you to help us tackle increasingly complex challenges posed by ever evolving health and well-being needs How we work at Philips Our newly-adopted hybrid work concept fuses flexibility with collaboration to deliver great outcomes for our people and our customers We are embracing an approach wherein we spend more time together than apart - which for full-time employees translates to an average of at least 3 days working from the office and up to 2 days from home - for our hybrid roles Hybrid work flexibility means people can meet the changing demands of work and home in the most balanced productive and healthy way Our hybrid working model is defined in 3 ways We believe in the importance of impactful collaboration There s a certain energy when everyone s in the same room that can heighten idea generation and creative friction needed for problem-solving We embrace flexibility Choosing where when and how to work can vary according to task and team schedules Flexibility isn t office or online it means choosing the space that works best for you your teams and our customers on a case-by-case basis We want to be at our best The way we work and our workspaces are designed to support our well-being offer career advancement opportunities and enable us to be at our best Why should you join Philips Working at Philips is more than a job It s a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work focused on innovative customer-first health technology solutions Help us improve the health and well-being of billions of people every year Ultimately creating a career that no one could have planned for Even you In this role you have the opportunity to To manage the availability of material through the proper material master data setup capacity planning and purchase order management with internal and external suppliers and mitigate in case of supply risks and issues You are responsible for Drives Customer Demand Fulfilment by ensuring material availability in the supply chain Tactical material planning forecast and handshake feedback with internal and external suppliers and DCs in an optimized way through the use of planning calculation methods Operational material planning and Purchase Order management Identify supply risks and issues drive mitigation actions and escalate if needed Master data settings to enable touchless replenishment Continuous harmonization and improvement of material supply processes ensuring Philips Global Processes execution Monitor and secure supplier delivery performance Follow up material life cycle securing in time availability and prevention of obsolescence Inventory analysis and policy definition to secure material availability against minimum inventory investments You are a part of Operations Material Management Team We believe in driving PHILIPS behaviors VIZ Customer first Quality integrity always Team up to win Eager to Inspire Take ownership to deliver quick To succeed in this role you should have the following skills and experience BE B Tech in Mechanical Electrical Electronic Engineering must have with 4-8 yrs experience Knows the procedures and systems for placing orders Knows the most important suppliers relating to terms of delivery price constructions etc Knows the organization of their department in order to maintain the necessary contacts Knowledge on inventory management including safety stock management in relation to service levels Other Competencies Data Analytics External Resource Planning Integrated Supply Chain Management Operational Excellence Operations Planning Production Planning Supply Chain Planning Fundamentals Supply Chain Risk Sales Operations Planning S OP IB In return we offer you A rewarding career in Philips with attractive package Extensive set of tools to drive your career such as a personal development budget free training and coaching Attractive collective health insurance package Opportunity to buy Philips shares and products with discount Why should you join Philips Working at Philips is more than a job It s a calling to create a healthier society through meaningful work focused on improving 3 billion lives a year by delivering innovative solutions across the health continuum Our people experience a variety of unexpected moments when their lives and careers come together in meaningful ways Learn more by watching this video To find out more about what it s like working for Philips at a personal level visit the Working at Philips page on our career website where you can read stories from our employee blog Once there you can also learn about our recruitment process or find answers to some of the frequently asked questions