Distribution Planner, SPM

1 month ago


Sydney, Australia Smith+Nephew Full time

Distribution Planner, SPM - NSW

Physical well-being is more than just body; it includes our minds and emotions. Smith and Nephew develops technology to break health barriers, empowering people from farmworkers to grandparents to accept limitless possibilities. Our purpose: Life Unlimited.

This role's main responsibility is supply planning for Country Local Distribution Centres (NDC) and branches (each state in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand) in ANZ Cluster and for the last mile supply chain between the supplying NDC(3PL), Branches and end customer. This role will actively monitor NDC/3PL and branches stock levels and take proactive action to ensure inventory health across ANZ within a min / max range. 

What will you be doing?

Takes accountability for trade saleable inventory, P2P related master data, local beauties, product life cycle management not covered by the local Fleet Team, sales & operations execution (S&OE), product statuses and product allocation. Supports Customer Care and the commercial team to answer ‘where’s my stock’ related customer queries. Proactively managing upstream POs and downstream deliveries, including aging PO cleansing with request from Region/Global, POP alignment and Compliance of Auditing, excess PO closure within ANZ Cluster and intercompany/3rd Party with agility from forecasting or sales trend change, logistics coordination with 3PL/Logistics, outbound / despatching for both allocation and general products and review / update allocation list with stakeholders. Inventory health: working with regional and global supply planning, taking actions to maintain target stocking levels in Plants(NDC and Branches) list including re-balancing of stock from consignment, loans, clusters & Region. Safety stock: review and agree appropriate stock levels quarterly, align to Global Inventory Policy and adhoc agreements to maximise customer service and minimise E&O Product Lifecycle: Manage Supply Chain aspects of product (individual SKU) phase in and phase out, including POP for product not managed by the local Fleet team. Utilise SAP /local ERP functionality to set appropriate material statuses, material substitutions and customer inclusions / exclusions. 

What will you need to be successful?

Bachelors Degree in engineering, supply chain or equivalent. Min 2-3 years hands on experience in Supply Chain planning, Inventory Management roles. Experience in ERP Systems (SAP, Power) or equivalent is a must.

To apply, please ensure that you include a cover letter addressing it to Talent Acquisition Lead ANZ. Due to a high volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people, the patients we serve, and to the wider health of the planet and society.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity - Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Growing on Diversity, Learn more about on our website ( ). Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day Flexibility : Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles) Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship Sustainability : Our strategy reflects the social, environmental and economic aspects of sustainable development. Learn more about our .

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.



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