Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
To help us to continue to push these limits, we are seeking a Global Network Planner to support us in planning, ordering and distributing products across our global wound supply chain network.
You will work with an assigned portfolio of products, supplied by a mix of S+N Facilities and sub-contract manufacturers and be responsible for the long-term planning of our product lines.
This role is all about making sure we've got the right products, in the right place, at the right time. You'll achieve this by assessing our requirements, and partnering with the right teams who can deliver this. You'll be coupling analytical and numerical skills, with proactive communication and organisation.
What will you be doing?
1. Handle the end-to-end supply chain for assigned products, ensuring seamless coordination across all stages.
2. Apply in-depth knowledge of supply planning parameters, inputs, and outputs to develop effective and efficient supply plans.
3. Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing best practices in supply chain processes.
4. Act as the key interface between Planning teams and product/sourcing sites, translating market and regional requirements into actionable plans.
5. Provide accurate and timely updates to regional teams, particularly regarding supply constraints and other critical information..
What will you need to be successful?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need previous experience in planning, along with hands-on knowledge of enterprise replenishment planning systems such as SAP, Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response), or SAGE.
To thrive in this role, you'll need logical, analytical, and numerical skills, good communication abilities, and a proactive approach to working collaboratively and cross-functionally.
You. Unlimited
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
6. Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Growing on Diversity, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website
7. Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
8. Work/Life Balance: Flexible Holidays and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
9. Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
10. Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
11. Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
12. Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.