Ai Tech Lead – Planning

Smith Nephew; Waterford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Smith Nephew is seeking an AI Tech Lead – Planning to drive AI-enabled supply chain planning transformations. You will own architecture across forecasting, intelligent workbooks, autonomous agents, and orchestration, partnering with business leaders to identify scalable AI use cases.

The role demands 12+ years in planning and 8–10 years with Kinaxis Maestro or RapidResponse, plus strong stakeholder management and leadership. Hybrid work model and comprehensive employee benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in supply chain planning.
• 8–10 years hands-on Kinaxis Maestro or RapidResponse experience, with multiple end-to-end implementations.
• Advanced Kinaxis configuration across models, scenarios, analytics, dashboards, scorecards, widgets, and control sets.
• Proven experience developing innovative AI, advanced analytics, and agentic planning solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership at all levels.
• Kinaxis certifications such as Author, Contributor, or Architect are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of AI-enabled supply chain planning solutions using Kinaxis Maestro.
• Own solution architecture across forecasting, intelligent planning workbooks, autonomous agents, and agent orchestration.
• Partner with business leaders to identify AI use cases and translate them into scalable solutions.
• Lead end-to-end solution delivery including design, configuration, testing, deployment, and hypercare.
• Define data architecture and integration requirements to enable AI planning capabilities.
• Act as trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders on AI planning transformation.
• Facilitate workshops and build relationships to drive adoption and value.
• Establish best practices and governance while mentoring colleagues.

Skills

Kinaxis Maestro

AI in planning

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Solution architecture

Forecasting

Analytics

Tools

Kinaxis Maestro

RapidResponse

Job description

AI Tech Lead – Planning

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nebue we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Do you thrive at the intersection of AI, digital transformation, and supply chain planning? As an AI Planning Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of intelligent planning across our global organization. Working with Kinaxis Maestro and advanced AI capabilities, you will design and deliver innovative solutions that improve decision making, increase planning agility, and help drive business performance.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the design and delivery of AI enabled supply chain planning solutions using Kinaxis Maestro.
• Own solution architecture across advanced forecasting, intelligent planning workbooks, autonomous agents, and agent orchestration capabilities.
• Partner with business leaders and planning teams to identify AI use cases and translate them into scalable solutions and planning frameworks.
• Lead end to end solution delivery including design, configuration, testing, deployment, and hypercare activities.
• Define data architecture and integration requirements that enable advanced planning and AI driven capabilities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders, guiding the AI planning transformation journey.
• Facilitate workshops and build strong relationships across planning, data, and leadership teams to drive adoption and business value.
• Establish best practices and governance standards while mentoring colleagues on AI and Kinaxis planning capabilities.

What will you need to be successful?

• 12+ years of experience in supply chain planning with deep expertise across demand, supply, inventory, production, materials planning, and S&OP or IBP processes.
• 8 to 10 years of hands on Kinaxis Maestro or RapidResponse experience, including multiple end to end implementations.
• Advanced Kinaxis configuration expertise across models, scenarios, analytics, dashboards, scorecards, widgets, and control sets.
• Proven experience developing and implementing innovative AI, advanced analytics, and agentic planning solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Kinaxis certifications such as Author, Contributor, or Architect are preferred.

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.

Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)

Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.

Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!

Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Life Assurance and much more.

Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).

Training: Hands On, Team Customised, Mentorship.

Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs and many other Employee discounts.

*Information for candidates applying in Poland:

The anticipated gross annual base compensation range for this position is 251 000–376 250 PLN.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on objective, job related factors including (but not limited to) relevant skills, qualifications and experience, scope and responsibilities of the role, geographic location and internal equity considerations. Compensation decisions are made using consistent and gender neutral criteria, in line with applicable pay transparency laws. This role has been evaluated within our internal job architecture and mapped to a defined pay band to ensure consistency and fairness.