Senior Planner, Regional Network Planning

Smith+Nephew; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Planner to enhance regional inventory management and support operational efficiency. The role involves data analysis, stakeholder interaction, and project leadership to optimize inventory levels and ensure supply adequacy. Successful candidates should possess a relevant degree, have at least 7 years of experience in operational roles, and ideally hold APICS certifications. This position offers hybrid work flexibility and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus

Flexible vacation and time off

Private health and dental plans

Hybrid working model

Training and mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in operational roles.
• APICS CSCP or CPIM certified is a plus.
• Proven capability in mathematical/statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform formal and scheduled data analysis to determine optimal inventory balances.
• Manage inventory initiatives regionally with data and analysis.
• Interface with global and master planners to support inventory initiatives.
• Monitor end customer service levels and recommend changes in inventory policy.
• Govern country requirements to ensure adequate supply.

Skills

Data analysis

Inventory management

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Analytical tools

Education

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Administration in Logistics, Operations, Statistics, Finance

Job description

Senior Planner, Regional Network Planning based in Singapore

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nebrew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining technical equipment and machinery within the service center. This role ensures high-quality repairs that comply with departmental KPIs and QARA requirements, supporting Smith & Nephew in strengthening long‑term customer relationships and maximizing equipment value.

What will you be doing?

• 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 APAC hub and recommends changes in inventory policy where needed.
• 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.
• To provide guidance to countries to review the parameters like safety stocks, lead time, etc.
• 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.
• Complies with all HSE and quality policies and procedures as required by job function and completes all required HSE and quality training.
• Support or lead any supply chain related projects.
• Initiating any process improvement related projects.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in the role will requires a combination of technical knowledge, soft skills, and a deep understanding of both the business and service‑providing sides of an organization.

Successful candidates would need the following

• Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Administration in Logistics, Operations, Statistics, Finance, or equivalent work experience requiring mathematical / statistical analysis, inventory replenishment and / or material planning.
• APICS CSCP or CPIM certified a plus.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in operational roles.

You. Unlimited.

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

• Inclusion + Belonging : Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website
• 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.