Sr. Director Global Distribution Network Planning
Smith+Nephew
Summary
The position is responsible for business operations in the region, including Asset / Inventory Management, Transportation Management, HR functions, and Budgets. This position will be the liaison between Smith+Nephew, Districts and Global, including the development, continuous improvement, and implementation of processes and policies with the Field Sales team.
Job description
What will you be doing?
- Directs region in the same manner a COO would lead a company, working closely with each department to deliver results
- Inventory/(asset) utilization
- Transportation costs associated with Mobile OSC program
- Obsolescence phase-outs and general excess inventory in the field
- Productivity metrics, tracking by district for OSC, IS and OA
- Field level S&OP / Integrated Business Planning activities around supply and demand balancing
- Inventory control and management processes based on best practice with Sales Management
- Develops and manages area metrics for operating expenses: WoCOS, consignment review, freight, couriers, T&E, margins, compensation, telecommunication
- Directs the activities of and provides priorities for Area Operations Managers, Field Inventory Supervisors, Regional Inventory Specialists, Inventory Specialists / OSC Specialists, and Regional Inventory Analyst
- Leads Sales Management through business operations planning activities including new business opportunities, new rep hires, 18 month set forecasting process, budget management, and facility network development
- Strong understanding of existing products, new product innovation, financial budgets, sales forecasting, marketing, process improvement, HR, and applications of technology
- Direct field level analysis around asset / inventory management, Mobile Logistics, physical distribution network design, product management, and general process standardization
- Directs through a culture of business relationship development between Sales Management and Field Logistics
- Enforces personnel policies and procedures and handles questions, complaints, and deviations through Human Resources
What will you need to be successful?
- A minimum of 7-10 years' experience in a related field, e.g. Operations, Logistics, Business Analyst, Business Consultant
- Demonstrated analytical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A Bachelor's degree in a related Business field or equivalent experience; an MBA is preferred
- Product knowledge is a tremendous plus
- Requires approximately 50-75% travel
Requirements
- Minimum of 7-10 years' experience in a related field (Operations, Logistics, Business Analyst, Business Consultant)
- Demonstrated analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in a related Business field or equivalent experience
- MBA preferred
- Product knowledge is a plus
- Approximately 50-75% travel required
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- 401(k) Plus Program
- Discounted Stock Options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical Leave Programs
- Parental Leave
- Generous PTO
- Paid Company Holidays
- Flex Holidays
- Paid Community Service Day
- Health Savings Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fertility and Adoption Assistance
- Wellness Offerings
- Fitness Club Discounts
- Hybrid Work Model
Company overview
Smith+Nephew is a global portfolio medical technology company with a rich history dating back to 1856, originally founded as a chemist shop in Hull, UK. The company specializes in the repair, regeneration, and replacement of soft and hard tissue through innovative medical devices and technologies. Operating through three core business units—Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & ENT, and Advanced Wound Management—Smith+Nephew serves healthcare professionals and patients in over 100 countries worldwide. With approximately 18,000 employees, the company generated annual sales of $5.5 billion in 2023 and is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (FTSE100) and New York Stock Exchange. Their product portfolio includes joint replacement systems, robotics-assisted surgical platforms, sports medicine implants, advanced wound care solutions, and ENT technologies. The company is pioneering new frontiers in medical technology, including Spatial Surgery systems that integrate augmented reality and real-time data processing for enhanced surgical precision. Smith+Nephew's mission centers on their "Life Unlimited" purpose, aiming to restore patients' bodies and self-belief through technological innovation that removes limitations on living.