Staff Planner, Global Supply Planning, Sports & ENT (Coyol, Alajuela)

at  Smith Nephew

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? In this position you will be working independently or under little supervision and owning the Supply Chain activities for the assigned product portfolio, to optimize the inventory, minimize cost, and set and achieve customer service goals. This includes forecasting, capacity planning, execution oversight, and monitoring and reporting in support of the European Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) requirements. Besides, this position provides input for SIOP/S&OE process for a given business segment to align market and financial requirements with manufacturing capabilities.
Job level (for internal use only): P4

What will you be doing?

• Develop an accurate and timely master production schedule and lead the presentation of the weekly and monthly plan using the Rapid Response and ERP system to the production planning team to improve customer service, reduce the business BO and keep the global inventories in the approved levels.
• Leads meetings with key departments such as, Demand Planning, Marketing, Customer Service, Finance, Engineering, Purchasing and Product Development, to present the most recently business supply plan looking for alternatives and alignment to improve it.
• In support of specific initiatives (as assigned), will develop and maintain the master production schedule by combining the sales forecast, network plan, new product launches, backlog, capacity availability and lead time. Accommodates production schedule requirements generated by regulatory requirements and/or batch characteristics (Country of Origin, Manufacturing Site, Date of Manufacture, etc.). Lead product phase-outs such that obsolete inventory is minimized.
• Provide oversight of manufacturing, inventory deployment and distribution to ensure customer service. Serve as primary contact with manufacturing for planning issues.
• Performs root cause analysis for any service shortfalls and develops and recommends business solutions to complex issues. Complete complex spreadsheet analysis during issue resolution or scenario planning and develop risk analysis and offer solutions to management.
• Prepare and present Executive Level presentations as required. As part of the S&OP/S&OE process, leads supply meetings to ensure schedule adherence, service levels and inventory targets are met. Communicates risks, elevates issues, and recommends solutions that require management involvement.

What will you need to be successful?

• Education: BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
• APICS / Six Sigma - certifications is a plus.
• Experience: At least 5 - 7+ years’ experience in Supply Chain, Production Planning, Buying / Planning and Procurement, including experience with Supply Collaboration platforms Kinaxis/SAP.
• Languages: Advanced English level.
• Competencies: Strong analytical, organizational, decision making and presentation skills.

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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…

• Develop an accurate and timely master production schedule and lead the presentation of the weekly and monthly plan using the Rapid Response and ERP system to the production planning team to improve customer service, reduce the business BO and keep the global inventories in the approved levels.
• Leads meetings with key departments such as, Demand Planning, Marketing, Customer Service, Finance, Engineering, Purchasing and Product Development, to present the most recently business supply plan looking for alternatives and alignment to improve it.
• In support of specific initiatives (as assigned), will develop and maintain the master production schedule by combining the sales forecast, network plan, new product launches, backlog, capacity availability and lead time. Accommodates production schedule requirements generated by regulatory requirements and/or batch characteristics (Country of Origin, Manufacturing Site, Date of Manufacture, etc.). Lead product phase-outs such that obsolete inventory is minimized.
• Provide oversight of manufacturing, inventory deployment and distribution to ensure customer service. Serve as primary contact with manufacturing for planning issues.
• Performs root cause analysis for any service shortfalls and develops and recommends business solutions to complex issues. Complete complex spreadsheet analysis during issue resolution or scenario planning and develop risk analysis and offer solutions to management.
• Prepare and present Executive Level presentations as required. As part of the S&OP/S&OE process, leads supply meetings to ensure schedule adherence, service levels and inventory targets are met. Communicates risks, elevates issues, and recommends solutions that require management involvement