Regional Demand Planner, SPM

Smith & Nephew; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Health and dental plans

Job summary

Smith+Nephew in the UK is seeking a Regional Demand Planner to drive demand forecasting for the Sports Medicine portfolio across Europe, aligning market demand with business and supply chain goals. You will lead monthly planning, develop short-, medium-, and long-term forecasts, and partner with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to uncover trends and risks while supporting product availability.

With strong analytical skills and Excel/ERP experience, you will influence cross-functional decisions

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning, forecasting, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Understanding of inventory management and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly demand planning and forecasting processes for the Sports Medicine portfolio within a European cluster.
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to understand market trends, product performance, and business priorities.
• Use market intelligence and business insights to improve forecast quality and support decision-making.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, identify deviations from plan, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with supply planning teams to support inventory optimization, service levels, and supply continuity.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Supply chain planning

Analytical thinking

Excel

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

## Regional Demand Planner, SPMApply: UK - Godmanchester: Full time: Posted Today: R92265**Life. Unlimited.** At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.We are currently looking for a **Regional Demand Planner** to support the Sports Medicine business across a European cluster. In this role, you will drive demand forecasting and planning activities, ensuring alignment between market demand, business objectives, and supply chain requirements. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to deliver accurate forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and support product availability across the region.This role requires exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, along with strong analytical capabilities, commercial acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams in a dynamic, international environment.**What will you be doing?*** Lead monthly demand planning and forecasting processes for the Sports Medicine portfolio within a European cluster.* Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts across short-, medium-, and long-term horizons.* Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to understand market trends, product performance, and business priorities.* Use market intelligence and business insights to improve forecast quality and support decision-making.* Monitor forecast accuracy, identify deviations from plan, and recommend corrective actions.* Communicate demand risks and opportunities to regional and global stakeholders through Demand Review Meetings.* Collaborate with supply planning teams to support inventory optimization, service levels, and supply continuity.* Contribute to continuous improvement of forecasting and planning processes.**What will you need to be successful?*** Experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or a related field.* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.* Understanding of demand planning, inventory management, and end-to-end supply chain processes.* Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.* Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams.* Proficiency in Excel and planning/ERP systems.* Continuous improvement mindset and a proactive approach to managing change.**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.