Global Master Planner, AWM

• Develop monthly and weekly supply plans for manufacturing facilities, and distribution plans for GDCs and LDCs to meet forecasted demand requirements, while optimizing capacity, inventory, and financial objectives.
• Review daily and weekly service, backorders, stock coverage and demand reports; sequence un-forecasted and emergency orders; expedite product where needed.
• Communicate and provide accurate and timely updates on supply constraints and other critical supply chain information.
• Identify and escalate risks and opportunities to S&OE and SIOP/IBP.
• Manage and execute agreed product rationing strategy.
• Prepare supply graphs for the next 18-24 months; identify risks and opportunities for presentation in Supply Reviews.
• Keep the plan current, monitor performance against the plan, proactively highlight potential service issues.
• Contribute to excess and obsolete stock reviews with Demand Planning and Finance teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and work with Procurement, Quality and Manufacturing teams.
• Review and provide recommendations during the safety and target stocks review process.
• Participate in core teams to manage new product introductions, discontinuations, and changes.
• Apply high standards of occupational Health & Safety.
• Ensure compliance to cGMP, cGDP, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, US FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and other applicable quality standards.

• Education: Degree educated preferred, or relevant supply chain qualification or experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: ASCM CPIM or CSCP or Kinaxis Maestro preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar supply planning role.
• Analytical skills to take data sets and translate to data insights
• Ability to make and articulate fact-based positions and persuade others.
• Ability to effectively present and communicate information to stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks
• Ability to facilitate and communicate with impact and influence in a global matrix environment
• Resiliency to persevere when faced with obstacles and challenges
• Curiosity to learn and grow in role and beyond

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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.

Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.