Smith & Nephew

Global Planning Process Owner

Posted 6 Days Ago

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3 Locations

In-Office

Expert/Leader

Healthtech • Biotech

The Role

Lead global supply chain planning processes, define standards, partner with IT for automation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Summary Generated by Built In

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

Are you ready to shape the future of global supply chain planning? This is your opportunity to lead transformation at scale, define best-in-class processes, and collaborate across continents to deliver impact. If you thrive in complexity and love driving change, this role is for you.

What will you be doing?

As the Global Planning Process Owner, Supply Planning, you’ll be at the heart of our global operations, owning and evolving planning processes across MAKE, MOVE and BUY. You’ll define and maintain process standards, partner with IT and analytics teams to drive automation, and lead maturity assessments to ensure our planning capabilities are future-ready. From designing training paths to enabling continuous improvement, you’ll be the go-to expert shaping how planning is executed across Smith+Nephew’s global supply chain.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in this role means being a strategic thinker, a collaborative partner and a change leader. You’ll need to bring deep expertise in supply chain planning and a passion for process excellence.

At least 12 years of experience in global supply chain planning, with a strong focus on process design, governance and transformation
Proven ability to implement and sustain global process standards in matrix organizations
Expertise in advanced planning platforms (Kinaxis Maestro preferred) and ERP systems (SAP, AX)
Strong communication, project management and leadership skills to influence across global teams

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

Inclusion and Belonging
Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com/

Your Future:
401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance:
Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day

Your Wellbeing:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

Flexibility:
Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)

Training:
Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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Top Skills

Kinaxis Maestro

SAP

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The Company

Andover, MA

15,318 Employees

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.

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