NPI Planner

Key responsibilities of the Supply Chain NPI Planer for product phase in/phase out include:

• Lead the end-to-end supply chain for new product introductions (NPI), from concept to launch, developing project plans and timelines for product introductions and discontinuations
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and marketing to ensure that products are introduced and discontinued successfully.
• Develop and implement NPI supply chain strategies and processes to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Define, in partnership with the Territory Inventory Managers, the stocking strategy of new product introduced (MTS/MTO classification per CFH) based on Market sales plans.
• Managing inventory levels to ensure that there is sufficient stock during product introductions and minimizing excess inventory during product discontinuations
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to minimize costs and improve efficiency during product phase in/phase out
• Ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned on project goals and timelines
• Design and maintain a Territory stocking strategy, describing the objectives, KPI, rules, processes, stakeholders & accountability. Align implementation and tracking frequency of the results with the verticals.
• Lead the Territory stocking strategy with the Vertical PM’s, Vertical Operations and CFH Planning heads:

-- an efficient territory MTS stocking policy (Regional and local inventories

-- an adapted MTO manufacturing footprint (Global, Regional, Late Stage differentiation) to offer to our Customers the optimum Lead Time Offer/Cost/Service.

-- a healthy portfolio management to bring agility and reliability in our offer and cash.

• Together with the BPO and BPX community, ensure that planning master data are consistent and up to date to enable a smooth replenishment process and highest availability of stock (SS parameters, Frequency of orders, Product status, Sourcing, Philips Class, Forecasting information flows).
• - Identifying and mitigating risks that could impact project timelines or budgets
• - Coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure that products are delivered on time and within budget
• - Develop and implement processes to track and report on supply chain performance during product phase in/phase out.

The Supply Chain NPI Planner plays a critical role in ensuring that products are introduced and discontinued smoothly, minimizing costs and improving efficiency. They are responsible for managing inventory levels, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and developing and implementing supply chain strategies to improve performance during product phase in/phase out.

KPI’s

• Time-to-market
• Inventory on phased-out and phased-in products
• CR on-time launch %
• NPI Overstock
• Safety Stock Adherence
• FG Strategy Effectiveness

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in supply chain management, with a focus on new product introductions.

• Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• In-depth knowledge of NPI supply chain processes and best practices.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proven ability to develop and implement NPI supply chain strategies and processes to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.

• Experience managing relationships with suppliers and mitigating supply chain risks.

• Strong leadership and management skills.

What you’ll get in return…

We’re offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles. Learning is fundamental to our culture. Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry. You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences.

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