New Product Introduction 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

Job Summary

Leads end-to-end supply chain milestones in NPDL projects for NPI from concept to maturity. Oversees the entire process to ensure successful product introduction.

Key Areas of Responsibility
• Coordinates with suppliers, procurement, engineering, design, marketing, and logistics partners to ensure that products are delivered on time and within budget.
• Tracks and reports supply chain performance during product phase in/phase out.
• Implements supply chain strategies to minimize costs and improve efficiency during product phase in/phase out.
• Proposes product pruning to Product Managers to maintain a healthy portfolio.
• Maintains baseline forecast for NPI and PIPO and monitors sales development vs. BC.
• Identifies and mitigates risks that could impact project timelines and/or budgets.
• Minimizes excess inventory and obsolescence risk during product discontinuations.
• Monitors inventory ramp-up to ensure sufficient stock during product introductions.
• Manages Supply Chain Master Data related to new products to ensure smooth execution and data accuracy.
• Manage the NPI population (training, coaching, standardization, processes adjustments, performance monitoring)
• Ensures cross-functional alignment to support project goals and objectives.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders to support NPI projects.

Critical Experiences
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in supply chain management, with a focus on new product introduction and lifecycle management.
• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or similar certification 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.