Smith+Nephew
Global Master Planner, AWM

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At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
We are currently looking for a Global Master Planner who will be responsible for planning, ordering and distributing product across the end-to-end global supply chain network for an assigned portfolio of products. They will liaise with demand planning, manufacturing factories, suppliers, regional planning and other internal stakeholders to ensure a single, accurate, global plan is supplied to manufacturing factories, Global Distribution Centres (GDCs) and Local Distribution Centres (LDCs). Products are supplied from either internal Smith+Nephew manufacturing facilities or contract manufacturers. The position will report to the Manager, Global Supply Chain Planning.
What will you be doing?
- Develop monthly and weekly supply plans for manufacturing facilities, and distribution plans for GDCs and LDCs to meet forecasted demand requirements, while optimizing capacity, inventory, and financial objectives.
- Review daily and weekly service, backorders, stock coverage and demand reports; sequence un-forecasted and emergency orders; expedite product where needed.
- Communicate and provide accurate and timely updates on supply constraints and other critical supply chain information.
- Identify and escalate risks and opportunities to S&OE and SIOP/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.
- Ensure compliance to cGMP, cGDP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, US FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and other applicable quality standards.
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What will you need to be successful?
- Education: Degree educated preferred, or relevant supply chain qualification or experience.
- Licenses/Certifications: ASCM CPIM or CSCP or Kinaxis Maestro preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar supply planning role.
- Skills:
- Analytical skills to take data sets and translate to data insights
- Ability to make and articulate fact-based positions and persuade others.
- Ability to effectively present and communicate information to stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks
- Ability to facilitate and communicate with impact and influence in a global matrix environment
- Resiliency to persevere when faced with obstacles and challenges
- Curiosity to learn and grow in role and beyond
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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
- Many other Employee discounts.
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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.
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