Senior Planner, Regional Orthopaedic Sets & Systems, APAC

Planner, Regional Orthopaedic Sets & Systems, APAC based in Singapore Life Unlimited.
The Regional Senior Planner, Regional Orthopaedic Sets & Systems, Emerging is responsible for driving operational and financial improvement across the Ortho Loan & Consignment fleets.
Supports and works collaboratively with the countries' supply chain, global marketing teams and various internal stakeholders.

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The primary role of the job is to lead the system forecast-to-deployment process, including system completion and deployment planning and execution within the region.

Lead governance of system deployment activities across the region in order to achieve visibility needed to support set supply, allocation, prioritization and escalation
Together with local and cluster fleet teams, develop ideas, policies and processes aiming at improving system deployment and minimizing undeployed inventory such as re-balancing, trading of forecast etc.

Drive set allocation process (TAP) in line with agreements established with Global set team, local fleet and marketing teams
Act as the main point of contact for set deliveries and allocation strategy within the region.
Provide updates to key stakeholders in S&OE and huddles on set deliveries, system deployment and undeployed inventory.
Support and guide countries in the elaboration and maintenance of their system deployment plan, holding them accountable for keeping it in line with commercial strategy
Participate in strategic business planning process for the region, partnering with key stakeholders at global, regional & local level to create an integrated franchise short- and long-term fleet deployment plan
Ensure set forecast in Maestro aligns to business investment decisions, support local and regional fleet forecasting to ensure it is in line with business growth plans.
Execute set forecast change process as needed and agreed with global stakeholders.

Collaborate with Regional Marketing to understand portfolio development strategy and facilitate resulting fleet needs and requirements for the region
Act as a promoter of solutions aiming at optimizing business activities such as inventory re-deployment and re-balancing, asset utilization
Support colleagues and adopt a collaborative approach for colleagues in the need of help and guidance

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.
Bachelor degree or similar qualification in engineering, supply chain, logistics, business or a related field is preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Good understanding of different systems including SAP and Rapid Response Expertise with any BI Reporting Tools (e.g. Alteryx, Cognos, Power BI) You.

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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.
Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.