Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Neb we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Join us as a Value Stream Planner to 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. Review, maintain and give feedback against schedules to Manufacturing, Material Planners and Supply Planners. Ensure lowest cost, highest schedule attainment/efficiency within both short-term and long-term planning. Identify and implement pull vs push methodology in line with MFG lean continuous improvement principles, e.g., SPOC/Kanban. Support the introduction and development of Planning KPIs.
What will you be doing?
- Liaise with Manufacturing, Materials planners and Supply Planning Managers to ensure achievement of manufacturing plans, including responding to material shortages and coordinating with QA.
- Monitor and ensure effective flow into the manufacturing line, movement of materials and removal of returns and waste streams.
- Liaise with manufacturing and Material Planners over schedule changes and prioritisation.
- Liaise with Material Planners on material introduction and run‑outs.
- Provide accurate feedback to Supply Planning Managers on completion of plans against weekly schedules.
- Participate in projects to improve short‑ and long‑term planning and scheduling processes and ways of working.
- Support new product launches, working closely with Supply Planning Managers, Materials Planning, Technical, MDM and QA.
- Refine systems, methods and processes to allow Value Stream to better anticipate supply challenges and minimise cost and disruption.
- Support proactive forward planning to develop the long‑term SIOP process and visibility of capacity, inventory and material challenges.
- Collaborate with Value Streams to support capacity reviews and Factory Order Fulfilment data for fixed cycle and longer term.
- Support or develop cost/service KPIs as required by the business.
- Support reviews and recommendations of changes to master data that impact OEE, efficiency and recoveries.
- Work closely with factory operatives on plan execution, including regular presence on the shop floor and tier meetings.
What will you need to be successful?
Success in this role means being proactive, detail‑oriented and ready to collaborate. You will need to understand the bigger picture while managing the finer details of planning and scheduling.
- A degree in business or logistics, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
- Strong skills in Excel and SAP, with knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
- An understanding of supply chain processes and how planning impacts operations.
- Awareness of supply chain end‑to‑end systems and processes and the impact of planning on other areas and the bigger picture (financial and operational targets).
- A problem‑solving mindset and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Knowledge of ABC Planning techniques.
You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
- Inclusion and Belonging – Welcoming, celebrating and thriving.
- Your Future – Generous annual bonus, pension schemes, share options.
- Work/Life Balance – Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and volunteering.
- Your Wellbeing – Private health and other country‑specific plans.
- Flexibility – Hybrid working model for most professional roles.
- Training – Hands‑on, team‑customised, mentorship.
