Global Master Planner, AWM
Smith+Nephew is hiring a Global Master Planner, AWM. Level rates it ; you can apply on Smith+Nephew.
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- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
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Life. Unlimited. 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.
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.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar supply planning role.
- 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
You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and 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 (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.
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How we rate this
Global Master Planner, AWM at Smith+Nephew rates 37 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
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- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
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