SIOP & IBP Leader

Smith+Nephew•Fort Worth, TX

1d•$181,500 - $213,500•Hybrid

About The Position

At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. The Director, Integrated Business Planning will be a results-driven leader in the development and facilitation of both IBP and S&OE processes across the global Orthopaedics franchise. The Director will partner with all moderators of the key meetings to culminate the steps of the process and own the Management Business Review and Executive Review Steps. By collaborating across departments, will ensure discussions stay focused and productive in every step of the process. This role is responsible for monthly agendas that enhance operational efficiency, and drive supply chain transformation through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement methodologies. Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.

Requirements

Strong data and analytical skills with ability to apply insights and communication for impact to influence and shape business outcomes.
Demonstrates strong financial acumen and application of data insights to risk-based decision making.
Demonstrates executive presence and curiosity to learn and grow in role and beyond.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, operations, or process excellence.
Proven track record of leading integrated business planning and process optimization in complex, global environments.
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Expertise in planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Oracle, etc.) and process improvement frameworks.
Able to perform all activities in compliance with relevant Quality System standards and specifically with regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree.
Certification in APICS (CPIM, CSCP) or Six Sigma.
Experience in change management and large-scale transformation projects.
Ability to translate data into actionable insights for executive decision-making.
Kinaxis Maestro certification.

Responsibilities

Partner with all moderators of the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) content, agenda and analytics across functions (demand, supply, finance, and operations) in adherence to defined standards supplemented with analytics necessary to drive improvement in results.
Create data insights and analytical support for the collaborative development, monitoring, and communication of plans, utilizing strong analytical ability, business partner relationships, and data storytelling skills.
Partner with stakeholders across Sales, Operations, Finance, and IT to ensure seamless planning integration and illustrate alignment with business goals through the monthly cadence.
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure planning effectiveness and process improvements to support strategic initiatives such as IBP, inventory optimization, and capacity planning.
Leverage Kinaxis Advanced Planning System and related analytics to enable informed and agile decision-making.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Manage and take responsibility for own development to increase personal contributions to the business.