Supply Chain Planner

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

At Smiths Detection, we are looking for a driven and analytical Supply Chain Planner to support our manufacturing operations by ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to meet customer demand. This role will work closely with Procurement, Production, Logistics and Suppliers to manage material flow, optimize inventory levels and support production continuity in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute MRP planning activities within SAP/ERP systems and take appropriate actions on rescheduling, pull-ins and push-outs.
• Monitor material availability, stock levels and supply commitments to support production requirements.
• Manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and monitor Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct demand versus supply analysis and proactively identify and mitigate material shortages.
• Develop and maintain production schedules while considering material readiness and capacity constraints.
• Drive material recovery plans and expedite critical deliveries to minimize production disruptions.
• Monitor inventory health, including safety stock, MOQ, excess, obsolete and ageing inventory.
• Analyze supplier performance and collaborate with vendors on delivery recovery and lead-time improvements.
• Generate planning reports and insights using Excel and other analytical tools to support decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally to improve planning accuracy, inventory optimization and on-time delivery performance.

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Diploma holders with strong relevant supply chain planning experience may also be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Material Planning, Production Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Management, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience using SAP ERP or other ERP systems for planning, inventory management, Purchase Requisitions (PR), Purchase Orders (PO), and Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Strong understanding of MRP, MPS, demand planning, inventory control, material planning, and production planning principles.
• Proven ability to perform demand versus supply analysis, shortage management, recovery planning, and supplier delivery follow-up activities.
• Experience managing supplier commitments, inventory optimization, inventory reduction initiatives, and obsolescence avoidance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and planning reports.
• Exposure to Power BI, Power Query, or other data analytics and reporting tools is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions and take ownership of achieving challenging operational targets.

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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