JOB DETAILS
Operational Planner/Buyer
CompanyPhilips
LocationBatam
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 25, 2026
About The Company
Over the past decade we have transformed into a focused leader in health technology.
At Philips, our purpose is to improve people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. We aim to improve 2.5 billion lives per year by 2030, including 400 million in underserved communities.
We see healthcare as a connected whole. Helping people to live healthily and prevent disease. Giving clinicians the tools they need to make a precision diagnosis and deliver personalized treatment. Aiding the patient's recovery at home in the community. All supported by a seamless flow of data.
As a technology company, we – and our brand licensees – innovate for people with one consistent belief: there’s always a way to make life better.
Visit our website: http://www.philips.com/
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About the Role
Job Title
Operational Planner/BuyerJob Description
As a Material Planner & Buyer, you will ensure smooth material availability by managing inventory, maintaining supply chain master data, partnering with suppliers, and supporting production planning. You’ll play a key role in optimizing stock levels, executing purchase orders, maintaining data accuracy in ERP systems, and driving continuous improvement in supply chain operations.
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 supplier‑managed/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 vendor‑managed 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 n‑tier supplier network efficiency initiatives.
You're the right fit if you have:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 5–10 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 company’s facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s 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 won't 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.
• Learn more about our business.
• Discover our rich and exciting history.
• Learn more about our purpose.
If you’re 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
Inventory ManagementMaster Data ManagementPurchase Order ProcessingSupplier ManagementERP SystemsMRP ProcessesForecastingS&OPKPI MonitoringData AnalysisContinuous ImprovementStakeholder ManagementProblem SolvingProduction PlanningSafety Stock ManagementChange Management
Categories
ManufacturingLogisticsEngineeringData & Analytics
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role ensures smooth material availability by managing inventory, maintaining supply chain master data, partnering with suppliers, and supporting production planning activities. Key duties include executing purchase orders, optimizing stock levels, maintaining ERP data accuracy, and driving continuous improvement in supply chain operations.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
71857
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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