Component Planner

Philips Lighting Spain SL.; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Signify is seeking a Component Planner to join their Purchasing team in Cwmbran. This role involves procurement and scheduling of materials, managing supplier relationships, and supporting cost reduction projects. Ideal candidates should have experience in manufacturing and be skilled in SAP and Excel, demonstrating attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.

Benefits

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience of purchasing in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Knowledge of SAP and ERP systems is preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for procurement and scheduling of materials for production.
• Manage daily standard work and update operating systems.
• Support Strategic Account Managers in identifying lead time opportunities.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. You light the way.

More about the role

This is an exciting job opportunity for you to light the way as a Component Planner to join our Purchasing team in Cwmbran, South Wales.

As a Component Planner, you’ll be responsible for the procurement and scheduling of materials to meet the production schedule.

You will report directly to the Purchasing Manager and will be working within the purchasing team and will have the main responsibility for the operational purchasing of electronic and mechanical lines, other purchasing will also be required.

As well as demonstrating technical excellence, we are looking for a resourceful, enthusiastic individual that tackles challenges head-on and can work effectively both independently and in tandem with other members of the team. You will demonstrate individual initiative and innovation, good attention to detail and a drive to do what is needed to deliver results.

What you’ll do

• Manage set of daily standard work, taking appropriate actions, and updating operating system and data bases/spreadsheets.
• Support Strategic Account Managers, by taking a proactive role in identifying opportunities to reduce component lead times/MOQs and prices.
• Daily management of a portfolio of suppliers to achieve quality, delivery and customer service levels across specific product groups.
• To maintain all relevant information, both physically and electronically on the computer system, relating to the assigned Supplier Accounts/Commodities, take a proactive role in producing/reviewing KPIs for specific commodity groups. Present data to Purchasing Manager, using the Supplier Scorecard and other tools.
• To contribute towards identifying projects for cost reduction, work to standards and targets agreed by Purchasing Manager.

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:

• Ideally you will have experience of purchasing within a manufacturing environment combined with experience of computerized manufacturing systems (ERP, MPS).
• Knowledge of SAP, transactions and reporting and sourcing experience – placement of Purchase orders and expediting.
• Excellent Microsoft skills, good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a fast paced, accountable team environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of electronics, hands-on approach to all tasks and good time management skills and the ability to prioritise multiple projects.
• Analytical skills, to analyse and report data relating to departmental KPIs, knowledge of freight terms and some technical knowledge of commodities.

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 30,000+ people.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, 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 the way.

About Us

We are Signify, the new company name of Philips Lighting, and we light up the world! Our purpose is to unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world.

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

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