Supply Planner
AI Summary
Develops supply plans based on demand forecasts, verifies production feasibility, optimizes inventory and supplier sources, manages supply chain risks, and maintains SAP planning parameters.
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About Signify
Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.
At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.
Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.
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Job Summary
This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective planning of supply of products through the process of responding to the demand from Customers with the supply of from internal or external Suppliers, taking into account the constraints existing as well as constant process of introduction of new products and phase-out of old products
Key Areas of Responsibility
• Develops supply plans based on demand forecasts and business needs.
• Verifies & confirms FG intake plan feasibility vs. capacity and components/supplier constraints.
• Delivers on OBLT commitments through optimization of Supply Sources (Factory & BfR).
• Monitors and analyzes supply chain data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Coordinates with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• For integrally planned materials: optimizes inventory levels to reduce costs while maintaining product availability.
• For integrally planned magterials: supports planning of key components for Tier 1 Suppliers.
• Manages supply chain risks by identifying potential disruptions and developing contingency plans.
• Prepares and presents reports on supply chain performance to stakeholders.
• Manages component risk buy & capacity planning for MTO/ATO/ETO based on Market project pipeline.
• Collaborates with suppliers, shares and reviews relevant planning information and receives supplier commitment.
• Supports PIPO process with FG, DP teams in the Market.
• Creates, controls and maintains Master Production Schedule with suppliers and Manufacturers.
• Performs weekly PDCA cycle on FG supplier lead times and responsiveness.
• Sets & maintains supply planning parameters in SAP.
Critical Experiences
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or logistics, with a strong focus on demand forecasting and supplier coordination.
• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification is an advantage
Everything we’ll do for you
You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.
Come join us, and together we can light up the future.
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