Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.Join us in shaping the future of global supply chain planning. As a Global Master Planner, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products reach customers efficiently and reliably across the world. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to make a real impact, this is the opportunity for you.
What will you be doing?
You’ll be at the heart of our global supply chain, developing and executing supply and distribution plans for our manufacturing facilities and distribution centres.
1. You’ll work closely with demand planning, procurement, manufacturing, and regional teams to ensure product availability meets forecasted demand.
2. From managing backorders and emergency orders to identifying risks and opportunities across our supply network, you’ll be the key link between planning and execution.
3. You’ll also contribute to strategic reviews, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement across our planning processes.
What will you need to be successful?Success in this role means being proactive, analytical, and collaborative. You’ll need to be comfortable working across geographies and functions, and confident in making data-driven decisions that influence supply chain outcomes.
4. Experience in a similar supply planning role (minimum 2 years), ideally within a global organization
5. Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights
6. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels
7. A curious mindset with the resilience to navigate challenges and drive improvements
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our on our website www.smith-nephew.com
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