Hybrid Ortho Supply Planner - Latam & Canadá at Smith+Nephew

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

What will you be doing? 

• At Franchise level across all the upstream Supply & downstream inventory holding nodes, own inventory holding & service levels for Latam & Canada.
• Coordinating capacity planning & replenishment of subcontract repacking activities
• Set up of and monitoring of new supply relationships incl RACI for Supply Chain
• Create & maintain comprehensive analysis on supplier performance understanding service risk & variability, feeding into S&OP process.
• Regular Service reviews to drive accountability from Vendors to embed and improve process & gain insights on service.
• Identify & lead improvement initiatives and lead supply stream for Life Cycle management activities.
• Order submission on the system.
• Own the execution and reporting of service levels to all areas of the business. Covering Inventory, LIFR, OTIF, backorder and Supplier Quality/Performance
• Using analysis to provide insights into the drivers of service issues and potential constraints incl Supply performance, outlook and PO maintenance.
• Analysis of inventory balances in each storage location, purchases and trends to understand impact on total inventory holdings, LBE, E&O and potential supply sensitivities.
• Preparation of materials required for Supply Review meetings and other S&OP inputs as required.
• Working with all vendor CIM Planners, Marketing, Customer Service and branch teams on supply and stock optimization, issue resolution and risk mitigation. Owning the communication & LBE plan.
• Lead and participate at all scheduled meetings (Regional/National Team).
• Provide support to team colleagues through sharing information, problem solving, contributing innovative ideas and offering constructive opinions - leading to improved individual and team effectiveness.
• Seek and utilize expertise of all team members (including other Divisions) and Managers to improve performance.
• Ensure Management is alerted to opportunities or problems requiring action outside of your sphere of influence.
• Be an agent of change to help initiate and manage the change process when required.
• Ensure technical work procedures and documents are up to date and accurate.
• Adopt a continuous improvement approach to all work processes, by utilizing sales automation to improve workflow, time management, and communication and increase client contact time.
• Maintain a working environment in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008, and as defined in the quality manual and associated quality procedures.
• Other related duties as required including coverage of other team members during absence

What will you need to be successful?

• Tertiary qualification in a business-related discipline.
• 1-2 years in the supply chain planning or customer service environment.

You. Unlimited

• We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. 
• Inclusion, Diversity and Equity- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website.

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your future:  stock purchase program, referral bonus, subsidy in transport and food, recognition program.

• Work/Life Balance: Extra days off, birthday off, voluntary hours.

• Your Wellbeing: company doctor, medical insurance, gym, health campaigns, employee assistance program, parental leave. 

• Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for more professional roles), flexible schedules.

• Training: Training program, unlimited learning.

• Extra perks: employees association, and more…