SIOP Lead, AWM

Smith & Nephew; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working Model

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

Smith+Neu seeks an SIOP Lead to drive supply, demand and operations planning across the organisation. You will lead a small team, influence senior leaders and align Commercial, Finance and Operations on priorities and actions.

You will prepare insights and executive materials, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure delivery of agreed actions. The role supports business planning and continuous improvement in a global medical technology environment.

Qualifications

• SIOP/S&OP, demand planning and/or PLM experience in a global organization.
• Experience leading small teams and managing stakeholders at senior levels.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team through organisational change and transformation.
• Drive the SIOP process across the AWM business with cross‑functional alignment.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to facilitate decision making and keep initiatives on track.
• Prepare and present business insights, recommendations, and executive materials.

Skills

SIOP/S&OP

Demand planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business

Job description

Life. Unlimited.

At Smith+Neu we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. As SIOP Lead, you'll work closely with senior leaders across Commercial, Finance and Operations to drive alignment, support decision making and ensure the business remains focused on its strategic priorities. You will lead a small team and partner closely with senior leaders across the business. Success in this role comes from your ability to influence, communicate and bring structure to complexity, helping the organisation make informed decisions and execute with confidence.

What will you be doing?

Leading and developing a small team while supporting them through organisational change and transformation. Driving the SIOP process across the AWM business, ensuring Commercial, Finance and Operations remain aligned on priorities and actions. Partnering with senior stakeholders to facilitate decision making and keep key initiatives on track. Preparing and presenting business insights, recommendations and executive level materials to support leadership discussions. Bringing together information from multiple functions to identify risks, opportunities and improvement actions. Creating visibility and accountability across the organisation, ensuring agreed actions are delivered. Supporting business planning activities and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organisational performance. Providing oversight of demand planning activities while maintaining a broader focus on business alignment and execution.

What will you need to be successful?

Degree-level education in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business. Proven experience in SIOP/S&OP, demand planning, and/or PLM in a global organization. Prior line management experience leading small teams. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge at senior leadership level across matrix organisations. Strong analytical skills with experience using data to support business decisions and recommendations. Strong communication and presentation skills. Confidence making decisions and managing through evolving priorities. Medical device/regulated industry experience will be advantageous.

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.

Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.

Smith+Neu is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Neu a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.