Global Network Planner

Eagleston Financial Group; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the healthcare sector as a Global Network Planner. This role involves managing product supply chains, ensuring timely distribution, and applying analytical skills to optimize processes. With opportunities for growth and a supportive work environment, you'll play a key role in enhancing our global operations.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible holidays and paid time off

Private health and dental plans

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Employee discount schemes

Training and mentorship programs

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle the end-to-end supply chain for assigned products.
• Develop effective supply plans using knowledge of parameters.
• Drive continuous improvements in supply chain processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proactive communication

Organization

Education

Experience with enterprise replenishment planning systems (e.g. 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 to push these limits, we are seeking a Global Network Planner to support us in planning, ordering, and distributing products across our global wound supply chain network.

You will work with an assigned portfolio of products, supplied by a mix of S+N Facilities and sub-contract manufacturers, and be 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 relevant teams. 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.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices 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, especially regarding supply constraints and critical information.

What will you need to be successful?

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

Successful candidates will possess logical, analytical, and numerical skills, good communication abilities, and a proactive, collaborative approach.

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our investments focus on 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 share options.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible holidays, paid time off, volunteering hours to give back to communities.
• Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance, and more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working model for most professional roles.
• Training: Hands-on, team-customized mentorship programs.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms, fitness clubs, salary sacrifice schemes, and employee discounts.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media

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