We are currently looking for a Global Master Planner who will be responsible for planning, ordering and distributing product across the end-to-end global supply chain network for an assigned portfolio of products. They will liaise with demand planning, manufacturing factories, suppliers, regional planning and other internal stakeholders to ensure a single, accurate, global plan is supplied to manufacturing factories, Global Distribution Centres (GDCs) and Local Distribution Centres (LDCs). Products are supplied from either internal Smith+ Nephew manufacturing facilities or contract manufacturers. The position will report to the Manager, Global Supply Chain Planning. What will you be doing?
- Develop monthly and weekly supply plans for manufacturing facilities, and distribution plans for GDCs and LDCs to meet forecasted demand requirements, while optimizing capacity, inventory, and financial objectives.
- Review daily and weekly service, backorders, stock coverage and demand reports; sequence un-forecasted and emergency orders; expedite product where needed.
- Communicate and provide accurate and timely updates on supply constraints and other critical supply chain information.
- Identify and elevate risks and opportunities to S&OE and SIOP/IBP.
- Manage and execute agreed product rationing strategy.
- Prepare supply graphs for the next 18-24 months; identify risks and opportunities for presentation in Supply Reviews.
- Keep the plan current, monitor performance against the plan, proactively highlight potential service issues.
- Contribute to excess and obsolete stock reviews with Demand Planning and Finance teams.
- Monitor supplier performance and work with Procurement, Quality and Manufacturing teams.
- Review and provide recommendations during the safety and target stocks review process.
- Participate in core teams to manage new product introductions, discontinuations, and changes.
- Apply high standards of occupational Health & Safety.
Ensure compliance to cGMP, cGDP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, US FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and other applicable quality standards.
Education: Degree educated preferred, or relevant supply chain qualification or experience.
- Licenses/Certifications: ASCM CPIM or CSCP or Kinaxis Maestro preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar supply planning role.
- Analytical skills to take data sets and translate to data insights
- Ability to make and articulate fact-based positions and persuade others.
- Ability to effectively present and communicate information to stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks
- Ability to facilitate and communicate with impact and influence in a global matrix environment
- Resiliency to persevere when faced with obstacles and challenges
Curiosity to learn and grow in role and beyond
Life. Unlimited. At Smith+ Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
- 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.