Smith+Nephew
Value Stream Planner
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Life. Unlimited.
At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Join us as a Value Stream Planner
To support manufacturing in meeting customer service requirements through the management of factory-based material movement process and generation of effective weekly Schedules and release of process orders. To review, maintain and feedback against schedules to Manufacturing, Material Planners and Supply Planners. To ensure lowest cost, highest schedule attainment/efficiency within both short term and long-term planning. Identify and implement pull v push methodology in line with MFG lean/continuous improvement principles. (e.g., SPOC/Kanban). Support introduction and development of Planning KPI’s.
What will you be doing?
- Liaise with Manufacturing, Materials planners and Supply Planning Managers as required to ensure achievement of manufacturing plans including responding to material shortages. Key interface with these Depts including QA.
- To monitor and ensure effective flow into the manufacturing line side, movement of materials and removal of returns and waste streams.
- Liaise with manufacturing and Material Planners over schedule changes and prioritization.
- Liaise with Material Planners on material introduction and run outs.
- Provide accurate feedback to Supply Planning Managers on completion of plans against weekly schedules.
- Participate in projects to improve short- and long-term planning and scheduling processes and ways of working.
- Support new product launches, working closely with Supply Planning Managers, Materials Planning, Technical, MDM and QA
- Refine systems, methods and processes to allow VS to better anticipate Supply challenges and minimize cost/disruption.
- Support Proactive forward planning to develop the long term SIOP process and visibility of capacity, inventory and material challenges.
- Collaboration with Value streams to support capacity reviews and Factory Order Fulfilment data for fixed cycle and longer term.
- Support/Develop cost/service kpi’s as required by the business.
- Support reviews and recommendations of changes to master data that impact OEE/Efficiency/Recoveries etc.
- Work closely with factory operatives on Plan execution, including regular presence on shop floor, including the Tier meetings.
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What will you need to be successful?
Success in this role means being proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to collaborate. You’ll need to understand the bigger picture while managing the finer details of planning and scheduling.
Here’s what will help you thrive:
- A degree in business or logistics, or equivalent experience in a similar role
- Strong skills in Excel and SAP, with knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
- An understanding of supply chain processes and how planning impacts operations
- Awareness of supply chain end to end systems and processes and impact of Planning on other areas and the bigger picture (financial and operational targets).
- A problem-solving mindset and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Awareness of ABC Planning techniques
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Your Future
- Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes
- Save As You Earn share options and others.
Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours
Your Wellbeing
- Private Health and other country specific plans are available
Flexibility
- Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
Training
- Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
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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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