Life Unlimited. At Smith and Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
The AWM Supply Planner is responsible for end-to-end supply planning, inventory optimization, and allocation management across LATAM, Canada, and the United States. This role ensures product availability and service excellence by translating demand signals into actionable supply and distribution plans, while balancing customer needs, inventory targets, and business priorities.
As the key point of contact for supply-related decisions, the Supply Planner collaborates closely with Global Supply, Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to proactively manage constraints, drive allocation strategies, and support business growth across the Americas region.
What will you be doing?
Supply Planning & Execution
- Develop and execute SKU-level weekly supply and distribution plans across the Americas.
- Manage replenishment and purchase planning for regional Distribution Centers.
- Lead the Supply Review (S&OE) process, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and business priorities.
- Monitor supply performance and proactively resolve inventory and availability risks.
- Maintain accurate planning data and parameters within systems such as Kinaxis RapidResponse.
Allocation & Constraint Management
- Own allocation strategies for constrained products across LATAM, Canada, and the USA.
- Prioritize product availability based on customer impact, strategic business needs, forecast quality, and revenue implications.
- Partner with Commercial and Marketing teams to align allocation decisions.
- Escalate and manage supply constraints with Global Supply teams.
- Translate supply limitations into clear action plans and stakeholder communications.
Inventory Optimization
- Define and manage inventory targets in partnership with Demand Planning, Finance, and Business Units.
- Monitor inventory health and implement corrective actions when required.
- Optimize inventory positioning to minimize backorders, excess stock, and obsolescence while improving working capital efficiency.
- Lead initiatives to reduce backorders and manage slow-moving, aging, and short shelf-life inventory.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Kinaxis Supply Planning module across LATAM.
Stakeholder Management & Leadership
- Serve as the primary point of contact for supply planning activities across regional and global stakeholders.
- Communicate supply plans, risks, and mitigation strategies in a clear and effective manner.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely decision-making and execution.
What will you need to be successful?
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
- Postgraduate studies are considered a plus.
Experience
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Demand Planning, or related Supply Chain roles.
- Experience working in multinational and regional supply chain environments is preferred.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel.
- Advanced Power BI.
- Knowledge of statistical forecasting and inventory planning methodologies.
- Experience with ERP and Supply Planning systems, preferably Kinaxis RapidResponse.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Languages
- Advanced English (written and verbal).
Competencies
- Strong business acumen and customer-focused mindset.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to influence decisions in a matrix organization.
- Innovation mindset with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
- High level of accountability, reliability, and follow-through.
- Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
You. Unlimited
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
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Other reasons why you will love it here!
- Connectivity allowance
- 100% prepaid medical plan for the employee and dependents (spouse and children)
- Life insurance
- Funeral insurance (voluntary)
- Performance bonus
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field
- Minimum 4 years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, demand planning, or related supply chain roles
- Advanced Excel skills
- Advanced Power BI skills
- Knowledge of statistical forecasting and inventory planning methodologies
- Experience with ERP and supply planning systems, preferably Kinaxis RapidResponse
- Advanced English, written and verbal
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience working in multinational and regional supply chain environments
- Postgraduate studies
Smith & Nephew Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Smith & Nephew and has not been reviewed or approved by Smith & Nephew.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a global mental‑health program for employees and families, indicating a robust core health package.
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Retirement Support — U.S. employees have access to a 401(k) with company contributions, and share plans complement long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous holiday, paid volunteering leave, and flexible work models point to broad time‑off options.
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What We Do
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
