Sr. Component Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 11, 2026. Signify scores A on the Alion truth index.
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
Coordinates procurement schedules to ensure timely delivery of components. Manages inventory levels to optimize stock availability and reduce costs. Collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to resolve supply chain issues.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Drive the forecasting and S&OP process for components with the relevant component suppliers, securing maximum material availability at lowest exposure, costs and risk, ensuring supplier's capacity and flexibility in-line with Signify component forecast.
- Drive the Supply Chain and Procurement strategy on components within the relevant commodity which consists of representatives from supply chain, procurement, and component engineering.
- Drive structural improvements in component Supply Management.
- Define and drive the right component Supply Chain KPI's and performance targets.
- Create and manage Logistics Agreements and other contracts with relevant component suppliers.
- Support supplier selection, auditing and development from a Supply Chain perspective.
- Guide and resolve shortages by the global escalation process (FAP).
- Own & drive the scarcity allocation process
- Drive push-out and cancellation with relevant component suppliers to improve the global excess stock.
- Drive internal stock sharing process for relevant commodity.
- Manage and drive Lead Time with relevant component suppliers and ensure implementation within factories.
- Support component PIPO process.
- Drive supply chain function in crash team activities related to components.
- Ensure component availability during key festive periods (Chinese New Year, Christmas, etc.).
Critical Experiences
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field is essential to understand procurement and supply chain principles.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles focusing on component planning, supplier management, and demand forecasting within a manufacturing or technology environment.
- Certification in Supply Chain Management such as APICS CPIM or CSCP is critical to demonstrate proficiency in supply chain processes and best practices.
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.