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Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.\nWe 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.\nWhat will you be doing?\nDevelop 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.\nReview daily and weekly service, backorders, stock coverage and demand reports; sequence un-forecasted and emergency orders; expedite product where needed.\nCommunicate and provide accurate and timely updates on supply constraints and other critical supply chain information.\nIdentify and escalate risks and opportunities to S&OE and SIOP/IBP.\nManage and execute agreed product rationing strategy.\nPrepare supply graphs for the next 18-24 months; identify risks and opportunities for presentation in Supply Reviews.\nKeep the plan current, monitor performance against the plan, proactively highlight potential service issues.\nContribute to excess and obsolete stock reviews with Demand Planning and Finance teams.\nMonitor supplier performance and work with Procurement, Quality and Manufacturing teams.\nReview and provide recommendations during the safety and target stocks review process.\nParticipate in core teams to manage new product introductions, discontinuations, and changes.\nApply high standards of occupational Health & Safety.\nEnsure compliance to cGMP, cGDP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, US FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and other applicable quality standards.\nWhat will you need to be successful?\nEducation: Degree educated preferred, or relevant supply chain qualification or experience.\nLicenses/Certifications: ASCM CPIM or CSCP or Kinaxis Maestro preferred.\nMinimum 2 years of experience in a similar supply planning role.\nAnalytical skills to take data sets and translate to data insights\nAbility to make and articulate fact-based positions and persuade others.\nAbility to effectively present and communicate information to stakeholders at all levels\nAbility to prioritize and organize multiple tasks\nAbility to facilitate and communicate with impact and influence in a global matrix environment\nResiliency to persevere when faced with obstacles and challenges\nCuriosity to learn and grow in role and beyond\nYou. Unlimited.\nWe believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.\nInclusion 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)\nYour Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.\nWork/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!\nYour Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.\nFlexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).\nTraining: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.\nExtra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.\nStay connected by joining our Talent Community.\nWe're more than just a company - we'rea community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day.\nCheck us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. 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