Strategic Global Supply Planner

Smith Nephew; Willerby; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Private health benefits

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Job summary

Smith+ Nephew is seeking a Global Master Planner to coordinate end-to-end planning and distribution across the global supply chain, liaising with demand planning, factories, suppliers and regional teams. You will develop monthly and weekly supply plans, monitor service levels, manage inventory, explore risks and opportunities for S&OP, and support new product introductions in a global matrix environment.

Hybrid working model offered, with emphasis on data-driven decision making and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Degree educated preferred or relevant supply chain qualification or experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar supply planning role.
• ASCM CPIM or CSCP or Kinaxis Maestro certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly and weekly supply plans for manufacturing facilities and distribution plans for GDCs and LDCs to meet forecasted demand.
• Review service levels, backorders, stock coverage and demand reports; sequence un-forecasted and emergency orders; expedite product as needed.
• Communicate and provide accurate and timely updates on supply constraints and other critical supply chain information.
• Identify and elevate risks and opportunities to S&OP/IBP.
• Manage and execute agreed product rationing strategy.
• Prepare supply graphs for the next 18–24 months; identify risks and opportunities for presentation in Supply Reviews.
• Keep the plan current, monitor performance against the plan, proactively highlight potential service issues.
• Contribute to excess and obsolete stock reviews with Demand Planning and Finance teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and work with Procurement, Quality and Manufacturing teams.
• Review and provide recommendations during the safety and target stocks review process.
• Participate in core teams to manage new product introductions, discontinuations, and changes.
• Apply high standards of occupational Health & Safety.
• Life. Unlimited. At Smith+ Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
• Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication with stakeholders

Prioritization and organization

Global matrix collaboration

Resilience

Curiosity and growth

Education

Degree educated preferred

Tools

Kinaxis Maestro

CPIM/CSCP certifications

Job description

Smith+ Nephew is seeking a Global Master Planner to coordinate end-to-end planning and distribution across the global supply chain, liaising with demand planning, factories, suppliers and regional teams. You will develop monthly and weekly supply plans, monitor service levels, manage inventory, explore risks and opportunities for S&OP, and support new product introductions in a global matrix environment.

Hybrid working model offered, with emphasis on data-driven decision making and stakeholder