Demand Planning Process Owner

Smith & Nephew; Uttoxeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Uttoxeter is seeking a Demand Planning Architect to govern and enhance global demand planning processes. This role involves collaborating with teams from Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to improve forecast accuracy while leveraging digital and AI capabilities. The ideal candidate will have advanced demand planning knowledge, strong communication skills, and experience with systems like SAP. A hybrid working model and various benefits, including generous bonuses, are offered.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible vacation and time off

Private health and dental plans

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Qualifications

• Deep technical expertise in demand and supply planning.
• Proven track record in transformation initiatives.
• Ability to influence and inspire across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and govern demand planning processes for global operations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve forecast accuracy.
• Lead process maturity assessments and champion continuous improvement.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of demand and supply planning processes

Experience in IBP/SIOP and ERP systems like SAP

Strong communication and facilitation skills

Analytical and strategic thinking

Job description

Life. Unlimited.

At Smith+Neph we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you ready to shape the future of global planning? This is your chance to become the architect of our demand planning processes, driving consistency and innovation across a worldwide network. If you thrive on creating order from complexity and influencing change at scale, this role is for you.

What will you be doing? You’ll be at the heart of our global operations, owning and governing demand planning processes that keep our supply chain moving seamlessly. Picture yourself partnering with teams across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to design strategies that improve forecast accuracy and enable smarter decisions. You’ll lead process maturity assessments, collaborate with IT to bring technology upgrades to life, and champion continuous improvement through digital and AI capabilities. Every day, you’ll be shaping a planning framework that supports our mission to take the limits off living.

What will you need to be successful? Success in this role means being a visionary and a doer. You’ll need to combine deep technical expertise with the ability to influence and inspire across global teams. Here’s what will set you apart:

• Advanced knowledge of demand and supply planning processes, with experience in IBP/SIOP and ERP systems like SAP.
• Proven track record of implementing global process standards and leading transformation initiatives in complex, matrix organisations.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills to build relationships and drive change.
• Analytical and strategic thinking to anticipate future needs and adapt processes accordingly.

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 Employee Inclusion Groups 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, Income Protection, 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, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.

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