Component 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. 

More about the role

This is an exciting job opportunity for you to light the way as a Component Planner in one of our factories in Valladolid, Spain with Signify.

The Component Planner is responsible for ensuring the availability of components and raw materials required to support production, customer demand, and inventory targets. This role manages material requirements planning (MRP), supplier coordination, inventory optimization, and shortage management to maintain uninterrupted manufacturing operations while minimizing inventory costs.

This role works closely with Procurement, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Suppliers, and Customer Service teams to balance supply and demand and proactively mitigate material supply risks.

Material Planning & Inventory Management

·       Execute MRP and analyze system recommendations to generate component requirements.

·       Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term component supply plans.

·       Monitor inventory levels to ensure components are available to meet production schedules.

·       Manage safety stock levels and inventory parameters in line with business objectives.

·       Identify and resolve potential shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete stock.

·       Support inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining service levels.

Supplier Coordination

·       Communicate component requirements and forecasts to suppliers.

·       Monitor supplier deliveries and confirm adherence to committed schedules.

·       Expedite critical materials when supply risks are identified.

·       Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers to address capacity constraints, quality issues, and delivery performance concerns.

·       Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Production Support

·       Ensure material availability for manufacturing plans and customer orders.

·       Participate in daily and weekly review meetings.

·       Coordinate actions to mitigate material shortages affecting production.

·       Support engineering changes, product launches, and phase-out activities.

Supply Chain Analysis

·       Analyze demand trends, supply performance, and inventory metrics.

·       Maintain planning master data including lead times, lot sizes, and safety stock settings.

·       Generate reports and KPIs related to inventory, shortages, and supplier performance.

·       Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and supply chain efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

·       Work closely with Demand Planning, Production Planning, Purchasing, Logistics, and Operations teams.

·       Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.

·       Contribute to supply chain risk management and business continuity planning.

More about you

While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.

• At least 2 years of working experience in supply chain, material planning, inventory planning, production planning, or procurement.

• Interest or previous experience in a manufacturing environment would be highly preferred.

• Data analysis and reporting skills, and experience working with Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or Microsoft Dynamics.

• Understanding of MRP, inventory management, and supply planning principles, as well as production processes and supplier management.

• Strong communication skills in English as well as in Spanish.

• Team collaboration and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail, as well as good organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

• Stakeholder management skills.

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.