Job Description

Senior Planner, Regional Network Planning based in Singapore

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At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.


Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining technical equipment and machinery within the service center. This role ensures high-quality repairs that comply with departmental KPIs and QARA requirements, supporting Smith & Nephew in strengthening long-term customer relationships and maximizing equipment value.

What will you be doing?

Perform formal and schedule data analysis to determine optimal inventory balances for assigned markets. Manage and maintain any inventory initiatives regionally with data and analysis. Interface with global planners, master planners, and management to support regional inventory initiatives. Monitors end customer service levels in the countries served by the APAC hub and recommends changes in inventory policy where needed. Governing the countries requirements and ensure adequate supply to support the business. Interface with countries to gather market intelligence, like forecast trending, tenders as well as NPL, to support the business. To provide guidance to countries to review the parameters like safety stocks, lead time, etc. Develop consistent and repeatable processes for the extraction of data and computation of Global KPIs and other reports as required. Support department initiatives through, using of analytical tools and data sources, to provide fair and accurate information for good decision making. Complies with all HSE and quality policies and procedures as required by job function and completes all required HSE and quality training. Support or lead any supply chain related projects. Initiating any process improvement related projects.

What will you need to be successful?

Success in the role will requires a combination of technical knowledge, soft skills, and a deep understanding of both the business and service-providing sides of an organization.


Successful candidates would need the following:


Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Administration in Logistics, Operations, Statistics, Finance, or equivalent work experience requiring mathematical/statistical analysis, inventory replenishment and/or material planning. APICS CSCP or CPIM certified a plus. Minimum 7 years' experience in operational roles.

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


Inclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website https://www.smith-nephew.com Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options. Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities! Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more. Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles). Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
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