Planner, Network Planning, AWM (Contract)

Smith Nephew; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Nephew in Singapore is seeking a Planner, Network Planning, AWM International for a minimum 6-month maternity leave cover. The role covers replenishment execution and optimization of trade stock across APAC hub facilities, and supports VMI with vendors and source suppliers.

You will analyze data to set optimal stock levels, monitor service levels, and collaborate with global planners and master planners to drive inventory health.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in engineering or supply chain or equivalent experience.
• 5 years hands-on experience in supply chain planning and inventory management.
• Experience in ERP systems (SAP, Power) is a must; Maestro experience desired.
• APICS CSCP or CPIM certification a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and maintain optimal inventory balances for assigned APAC markets.
• Oversee replenishment planning and VMI coordination with vendors/sources.
• Review safety stock levels and lead times to optimize service levels.
• Manage allocation for constrained SKUs and support critical customers.
• Prepare data for KPI reporting and S&OE cluster discussions.
• Maintain master data for materials, vendors and purchasing.

Skills

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Planning

Communication

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Autonomy

Team Player

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Power

Maestro

Kinaxis

AXAPTA

Job description

Role: Planner, Network Planning, AWM International

Location : Singapore

Type : This is a minimum of 6 months assignment as maternity leave cover on third party Contract.

The Planner, Network Planning, AWM International is responsible for the identification, assimilation, analysis, interpretation, and logical dissemination of information to supply the markets assigned to the APAC hub region. The responsibilities cover the replenishment execution and optimization of the trade stock inventories at any assigned APAC Hub facilities. The planner supports the replenishment of the APAC hub through agreed VMI (vendor manged inventory) process with its vendors / source suppliers.

What will you be doing?

• Inventory Management: Perform formal and schedule data analysis to determine optimal inventory balances for assigned markets. Manage and maintain any inventory initiatives regionally with data and analysis. Interface with global planners, master planners, and management to support regional inventory initiatives. Monitors end customer service levels in the countries served by the EMEA hub and recommend changes in inventory policy where needed.
• Replenishment Planning: Governing the countries requirements and ensure adequate supply to support the business. Interface with countries to gather market intelligence, like forecast trending, tenders as well as NPL, to support the business. Review the parameters like safety stocks, lead time, MLS, etc. for the assigned countries/franchise.
• Safety stock: Review and agree appropriate stock levels quarterly and adhoc agreements to maximise LIFR and minimise E&O.
• Allocation: Manage allocation status and process for ringfenced critical products that are supply constrained, including management of SKUs to support critical customers.
• S&OE: Prepare relevant information for S&OE Cluster huddles taking actions outside the meeting to improve inventory health and allocation execution.
• Master Data Management: Maintain material, vendor, purchasing, Maestro related and source master data records for the assigned plant/franchise.
• Reporting: Develop consistent and repeatable processes for the extraction of data and computation of Global KPIs and other reports as required.
• Support department initiatives through, using of analytical tools and data sources, to provide fair and accurate information for good decision-making.
• Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) / Quality responsibility: Complies with all HSE and quality policies and procedures as required by job function and completes all required HSE and quality training.
• Others: To always act in a responsible manner to avoid risk to self or to the company and comply with the local workplace safety and health and security policy. Any other duties involved within the role and/or the tasks as assigned from time to time.

What will you need to be successful?

• BA/BS college degree (engineering, supply chain) or its equivalent / relevant experience
• 5 years hands on experience in Supply Chain planning, Inventory Management roles.
• Experience in ERP Systems (SAP, Power) or equivalent is a must.
• Good to also have hands on experience in Planning Systems (Maestro or equivalent), advanced Excel skills
• Kinaxis learning platform education or significant Maestro experience desired
• Working knowledge or ERP systems (SAP, AXAPTA) desired.
• APICS CSCP or CPIM certified a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer focused: Willing to always help.
• Excellent time management with good organisational skills
• Can work autonomously but also a team player
• Superior analytical skills
• Outstanding problem-solving skills. High attention to details
• Results driven attitude
• Local language (depending on country)
• You. Unlimited.

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