At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead AI-driven supply chain planning solutions and enhance decision-making processes.
- Company: Smith+Nephew, a leader in innovative technology for better living.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on mentorship and best practices.
- Why this job: Shape the future of intelligent planning and make a real impact globally.
- Qualifications: 12+ years in supply chain planning with expertise in AI and Kinaxis Maestro.
The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 £ per year.
IT AI Lead – Planning Life.
Unlimited.
At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
Do you thrive at the intersection of AI, digital transformation, and supply chain planning?
As an AI Planning Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of intelligent planning across our global organization.
Working with Kinaxis Maestro and advanced AI capabilities, you will design and deliver innovative solutions that improve decision making, increase planning agility, and help drive business performance.
What will you be doing?Lead the design and delivery of AI enabled supply chain planning solutions using Kinaxis Maestro.
Own solution architecture across advanced forecasting, intelligent planning workbooks, autonomous agents, and agent orchestration capabilities.
Partner with business leaders and planning teams to identify AI use cases and translate them into scalable solutions and planning frameworks.
Lead end to end solution delivery including design, configuration, testing, deployment, and hypercare activities.
Define data architecture and integration requirements that enable advanced planning and AI driven capabilities.
Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders, guiding the AI planning transformation journey.
Facilitate workshops and build strong relationships across planning, data, and leadership teams to drive adoption and business value.
Establish best practices and governance standards while mentoring colleagues on AI and Kinaxis planning capabilities.
What will you need to be successful?12+ years of experience in supply chain planning with deep expertise across demand, supply, inventory, production, materials planning, and S
IT AI Lead – Planning employer: Smith & Nephew
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