Global Network Planner

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

To help us continue pushing these limits, we are seeking a Global Network Planner to support planning, ordering, and distributing products across our global wound supply chain network.

You will work with an assigned portfolio of products supplied by S+N Facilities and subcontract manufacturers, responsible for the long-term planning of our product lines.

This role ensures we have the right products, in the right place, at the right time by assessing requirements and collaborating with teams to deliver solutions. It combines analytical skills, proactive communication, and organization.

• Handle the end-to-end supply chain for assigned products, ensuring seamless coordination across all stages.
• Develop effective supply plans using knowledge of supply planning parameters, inputs, and outputs.
• Identify and implement best practices to drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes.
• Act as the key interface between Planning teams and product/sourcing sites, translating market and regional requirements into actionable plans.
• Provide accurate and timely updates to regional teams regarding supply constraints and critical information.

Previous experience in planning and hands-on knowledge of enterprise replenishment systems such as SAP, Kinaxis Maestro (Rapid Response), or SAGE are required.

Logical, analytical, and numerical skills, good communication, and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to welcoming and celebrating diversity. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website.
• Your Future: Generous annual bonus, pension schemes, and Save As You Earn share options.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible holidays, paid time off, volunteering hours, and community support.
• Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, and life assurance.
• Flexibility: Hybrid working model for most professional roles.
• Training: Hands-on, team-customized mentorship programs.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms, fitness clubs, bicycle and car schemes, and other employee discounts.

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