Global Master Planner, AWM

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nebwe 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+Nebwe manufacturing facilities or contract manufacturers. The position will report to the Manager, Global Supply Chain Planning.

• 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 elevate 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.

• Education:
  
  Degree educated preferred, or relevant supply chain qualification or experience.
• Licenses/Certificates: 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.

• 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.
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