Life. Unlimited. At SmithNephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. Are you ready to lead a high-impact team and shape the future of material delivery and planning? Join us in Hull and take ownership of a dynamic supply chain operation that powers our manufacturing excellence. What will you be doing? You’ll lead and develop the Materials Planning and Warehouse Operations team at our Hull site, driving both short- and long-term improvement initiatives. Working closely with suppliers, procurement, global supply planning and manufacturing teams, you’ll ensure seamless material management and delivery processes. You’ll own the planning process, collaborate with stakeholders to deliver achievable production schedules, and continuously improve inventory management and cost to serve. You’ll also be responsible for resolving material delivery issues and developing your team through performance management and capability building. What will you need to be successful? Success in this role means being a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader. You’ll bring a strong supply chain background and a passion for operational excellence. Proven experience in supply chain, materials and planning management Demonstrated people leadership in a manufacturing environment Experience with Lean or OPEX implementation programmes A data-driven mindset, resilience and the ability to lead teams through change You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. 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. Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts 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 SN. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.