Production Planning Manager
Core
Leads production planning and master scheduling to ensure reliable product availability, regulatory compliance, and optimized inventory/working capital for a global manufacturing network.
Role type
Senior Production Planning Manager
Builds
Executable production plans and optimized inventory strategies for Philips' global manufacturing and supply network.
Domain
Health technology manufacturing and supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
End-to-end production planning, Master scheduling, SAP (MRP, BOM, routings, lead times, lot sizes), Microsoft Excel for scenario modeling, People management, Operational excellence, Inventory optimization
Preferred skills
Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain background, Experience in complex manufacturing environments
Responsibilities
Translate Integrated Business Planning demand into executable production plans, Act as integrator across Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Commercial teams, Own planning-related master data accuracy, Drive operational excellence via schedule releases and continuous improvement, Lead and mentor a high-performing planning team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management