Value Stream Planner

Smith & Nephew

Hybrid
Manage factory-based material movement
Generate weekly schedules and process orders
Feedback against schedules to stakeholders
Support manufacturing in meeting customer service requirements through the management of factory-based material movement process and generation of effective weekly Schedules and release of process orders

Job Summary

  • Support manufacturing in meeting customer service requirements through the management of factory-based material movement process and generation of effective weekly Schedules and release of process orders.
  • Liaise with Manufacturing, Materials planners and Supply Planning Managers as required to ensure achievement of manufacturing plans including responding to material shortages.
  • We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Matching Summary

Support manufacturing in meeting customer service requirements through the management of factory-based material movement process and generation of effective weekly Schedules and release of process orders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage factory-based material movement
  • Generate weekly schedules and process orders
  • Feedback against schedules to stakeholders
  • Implement pull vs push methodology
  • Support planning KPI development
  • Respond to material shortages
  • Monitor material flow into manufacturing

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive forward planning
  • Anticipate supply challenges
  • Minimize cost and disruption
  • Collaborate with factory operatives
  • Presence on shop floor
  • Adapt to changing priorities

Key Requirements

  • Degree in business or logistics or equivalent experience
  • Strong Excel and SAP skills
  • Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
  • Understanding of supply chain processes
  • Awareness of ABC Planning techniques

Work Rights

Not specified

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