Demand Planning Leader - North America

Philips • Stamford, CT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Demand Planning Leader for North America leads demand-planning strategy and execution, aligning business objectives, commercial priorities, and end-to-end supply-chain operations to improve forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, and customer service. The role works across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to develop forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and support Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).

The position establishes governance, performance metrics, and dashboards to monitor demand-planning effectiveness and provide actionable insights to senior leadership. It also champions continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence to improve forecasting, streamline planning, and reduce costs. The leader guides and mentors supply-chain and demand-planning professionals, manages resources and priorities, and drives operational excellence.

This is an office role. Office-based teams work in person at least three days per week. The employee must reside in or within commuting distance of Stamford, Connecticut. US work authorization is required, and visa sponsorship and relocation benefits are not available.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or at least 6 years with a master's degree, in supply-chain management, demand planning, program management, portfolio management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex supply-chain initiatives, driving cross-functional collaboration, and improving planning and operational performance in a large, matrixed organization.
• Skills in advanced demand forecasting, S&OP, inventory optimization, supply-chain analytics, program governance, KPI management, and continuous-improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience using enterprise planning systems, reporting dashboards, and data-driven decision-making tools.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations, navigate competing priorities, and build relationships across global and regional teams.
• A proactive, collaborative leadership style and ability to drive change, develop talent, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Must be able to perform the stated minimum physical, cognitive, and environmental job requirements, with or without accommodation.
• US work authorization; candidates requiring work-visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
• Must reside in or within commuting distance of Stamford, CT.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI-enabled forecasting, automation, and digital supply-chain technologies.
• Master's degree; a bachelor's degree is also specified as a qualification.
• Professional certification in supply-chain management, project management, or continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead North American demand-planning strategy and execution in alignment with business objectives, commercial priorities, and end-to-end supply-chain operations.
• Improve forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, and customer service levels.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to develop demand forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and support S&OP processes.
• Establish governance structures, performance metrics, and reporting dashboards for demand-planning effectiveness, forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and supply-chain responsiveness.
• Provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Lead continuous-improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, advanced analytics, automation, and AI to enhance forecasting, streamline planning, and reduce supply-chain costs.
• Provide strategic leadership, guidance, and mentorship to supply-chain and demand-planning professionals.
• Manage resources, priorities, and initiatives to deliver operational excellence.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) with up to 7% company match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Education reimbursement.
• Potential annual incentive bonus, sales commission, or long-term incentives, depending on the circumstances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior