Job Description

Job Title Sr. Analyst Supply Planner

We are Signify, the new company name of Philips Lighting.
We’re the world leader in lighting for professionals, consumers and for the Internet of Things. Our passion for sustainability makes us one of the top 10 greenest companies in the world.
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Cooper Lighting Solutions. We build forward-thinking lighting solutions that make people’s lives safer, while making buildings, homes and cities smarter and more sustainable. We deliver an industry-leading portfolio of indoor and outdoor lighting, lighting controls and smart lighting systems.
Cooper Lighting Solutions is a business unit of Signify, the world leader in lighting. Together we have a shared purpose to unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world.
Working as a Senior Analyst - Supply Planner at Cooper Lighting Solutions is dynamic. You‘ll be responsible for building demand plan and to manage cross-functional coordination of key initiatives and processes specifically focused on Lighting segment. Planner must possess strong analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Planner will interface with all facets of the organization including Distribution, Manufacturing, Customer service, Sales, Marketing and Engineering.
What you’ll do

• Responsible for determining replenishment strategy and calculating appropriate planning levels to achieve target in-stock levels and planned inventory turns across 14 distribution centers.
• Manage transition of phase in, phase out products to maximize depletion of old material and ramp-up of new material to achieve inventory and service goals
• Work closely with the forecasting and development teams on new and existing business to ensure proper deployment of stock in the distribution network.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage flow of materials to meet service and inventory goals – i.e., expedites, cancelations, etc.
• Analyze results of key metrics and identify root cause of performance issues.
• Create and distribute monthly production forecast to purchase finished goods suppliers.
• Conduct calls with suppliers – review open orders, production forecasts, prioritization requirements, and performance issues.
• Develop tactical plans to support overall inventory optimization strategies focused on enhancing customer fulfillment with less on-hand inventory
• Maintain accurate master data profile in ERP system
• Work with production control personnel and division logistics planners to minimize overall supply chain costs and maximize supply chain efficiencies
• Advise internal customers of any issues with orders and/or pertinent shipping information.
• Work with production control personnel and division logistics planners to minimize overall supply chain costs and maximize supply chain efficiencies
• Advise internal customers of any issues with orders and/or pertinent shipping information
• Should be able to coach new resources
• Experience in Process Transition, Documentation, and Creation of SOP/SOW.
• Understanding and Hands on experience of project management methodology
• Continuous Improvement through use of Lean Methodology.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university. Masters’ operations management will be plus.
• Minimum of 6–8-year supply chain experience.
• Master scheduling and demand planning experience.
• Proficiency in MS office.
• Supply Chain Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment with SAP and SAP BW skills (or similar ERP system).
• Experience in Process Transition, Documentation, and Creation of SOP/SOW.
• Understanding and Hands on experience of project management methodology.

What you’ll get in return…

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Extensive set of tools to drive your career, such as a personalized learning platform, free training, and coaching
• Opportunity to buy Signify products with discount

What we promise
We’re committed to the continuous development of our employees, using our learning to shape the future of light and create a sustainable future. Join the undisputed leader in the lighting industry and be part of our diverse global team. #WeAreSignify #SignifyLife
Please be informed that unless our vacancy explicitly references a third party recruitment agency, Signify does not engage with third-party agencies. Applicants should be made directly to our career site