MPS Planning Manager (12 months)

Smith & Nephew; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Hull is seeking an MPS & Process Development Manager to transform supply chain operations. The role involves integrating processes, leading initiatives for planning excellence, and collaborating across departments to enhance efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a degree in business or planning, experience with SAP/ERP/MRP systems, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Pension schemes

Flexible vacation

Private health and dental plans

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in scheduling, planning or a related area.
• Strong knowledge of SAP/ERP/MRP systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Integrate end-to-end processes through smart analysis of systems and data.
• Lead initiatives that enhance our SIOP process.
• Develop robust planning procedures supporting long-term capacity forecasting.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Knowledge of SAP/ERP/MRP systems

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

Degree-level education in business or planning

Job description

Overview

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you ready to shape the future of supply chain excellence? Join us in Hull as our next MPS & Process Development Manager and play a pivotal role in transforming how we plan, schedule and deliver across our operations. If you're passionate about systems, data and driving continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be at the heart of our supply chain transformation, integrating end-to-end processes through smart analysis of systems and data.
• You’ll collaborate across departments to ensure our operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• You’ll lead initiatives that enhance our SIOP process, manage reporting needs, and guide a team of analysts and coordinators to deliver excellence in planning and scheduling. Whether it’s implementing new systems, driving lean methodologies or supporting NPI projects, your work will help us deliver on time, in full, every time.
• Developing robust planning procedures to supporting long-term capacity forecasting,

Qualifications

• A degree-level education, ideally with a business or planning focus
• At least 3 years’ experience in scheduling, planning or a related area, with strong knowledge of SAP/ERP/MRP systems
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders around supply and demand planning

Compensation and Benefits

You. Unlimited.

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