T1 Components planner

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

T1 Component Planner is responsible for ensuring component availability, optimizing inventory, managing supplier commitments, monitoring PO coverage and lead times, driving shortage recovery plans, and coordinating cross-functional actions to support business continuity and customer fulfillment.

Key Areas of Responsibility
1. Component Supply Planning

• Develop and maintain component supply plans aligned with business demand and production requirements.
• Monitor component demand, supply, and inventory positions to ensure component availability..
• Support production forecast alignment with suppliers and EMS partners.

2. Inventory Management

• Monitor component inventory, excess & obsolete (E&O) inventory, and aging stock exposure.
• Establish and maintain appropriate safety stock levels based on forecast, lead time, and risk profiles.
• Drive actions to optimize inventory while protecting customer service levels.
• Review inventory exposure and recommend mitigation actions.

3. Coverage & Lead Time Management

• Monitor PO coverage versus forecast demand.
• Maintain planning parameters including: Lead Times/MOQ/Safety Stock/Buffer Levels

4. Risk Management & Escalation

• Identify component shortages and supply risks proactively.
• Lead pull-in, push-out, allocation, and recovery activities.
• Coordinate and drive FAP escalation process when required.
• Develop and communicate mitigation plans to stakeholders.
• Support component scarcity and allocation management activities.

5. Cross-functional Coordination

• Partner with Demand Planning / FG Planning / PM / Procurement / Manufacturing / Global Component Team
• Support Control Tower activities during supply disruptions.
• Coordinate component transfer and stock sharing opportunities across suppliers and EMS locations.

6. New Product & Lifecycle Management

• Support PIPO (Phase-In / Phase-Out) planning activities.
• Manage component transition risks.
• Monitor EOL (End of Life) notifications and redesign requirements.
• Minimize inventory liabilities during product transitions.
  

Critical Experiences
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in supply chain planning, Material planning, Procurement or project management, with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
• Experience working with EMS suppliers and global supply chains preferred.

• Understanding of semiconductor, electronics, electro-mechanical, or LED component planning 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.