Global Network Planner

Smith & Nephew; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare technology seeks a Global Network Planner to support and enhance their supply chain operations. In this role, you will coordinate product planning and distribution across global networks, leveraging analytical skills to ensure products are aligned with market demands. You will also benefit from a hybrid working model, generous bonuses, and a holistic approach to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible holidays

Private health and dental plans

Training programs

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in planning required.
• Hands-on knowledge of enterprise replenishment systems is essential.
• Logical, analytical, numerical skills and good communication are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Handle the end-to-end supply chain for assigned products.
• Develop effective supply plans using planning parameters.
• Identify and implement best practices in supply chain processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proactive communication

Organization

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis Maestro

SAGE

Job description

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

To help us continue pushing these limits, we are seeking a Global Network Planner to support planning, ordering, and distributing products across our global wound supply chain network.

You will work with an assigned portfolio of products supplied by S+N Facilities and subcontract manufacturers, responsible for the long-term planning of our product lines.

This role ensures we have the right products, in the right place, at the right time by assessing requirements and collaborating with teams to deliver solutions. It combines analytical skills, proactive communication, and organization.

What will you be doing?

• Handle the end-to-end supply chain for assigned products, ensuring seamless coordination across all stages.
• Develop effective supply plans using knowledge of supply planning parameters, inputs, and outputs.
• Identify and implement best practices to drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes.
• Act as the key interface between Planning teams and product/sourcing sites, translating market and regional requirements into actionable plans.
• Provide accurate and timely updates to regional teams regarding supply constraints and critical information.

What will you need to be successful?

Previous experience in planning and hands-on knowledge of enterprise replenishment systems such as SAP, Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response), or SAGE are required.

Logical, analytical, and numerical skills, good communication, and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential.

You. Unlimited

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

• Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to welcoming and celebrating diversity. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website.
• Your Future: Generous annual bonus, pension schemes, and Save As You Earn share options.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible holidays, paid time off, volunteering hours, and community support.
• Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, and life assurance.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working model for most professional roles.
• Training: Hands-on, team-customized mentorship programs.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms, fitness clubs, bicycle and car schemes, and other employee discounts.

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