Field Inventory Controller – SPM Portfolio, Sydney

Physical well-being is more than just body; it includes our minds and emotions. Smith and Nephew develops technology to break health barriers, empowering people from farmworkers to grandparents to accept limitless possibilities. Our purpose: Life Unlimited.

The Field Inventory Controller will play a pivotal role in managing the supply plan for Smith & Nephew's Sports Medicine (SPM) portfolio. This position shares the responsibility for the end-to-end planning, purchasing, and deployment of inventory to meet business demands and ensure optimal stock availability across Australia and New Zealand. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, the role focuses on strategic supply planning, inventory control, and driving operational efficiencies within the supply chain.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply planning, inventory
management, and stakeholder engagement, with a deep understanding of balancing market demands with inventory availability in a dynamic healthcare environment.

What will you be doing?

Develop and implement supply and deployment plans for the SPM  (Sports medicine) portfolio,
considering market trends, sales forecasts, and product lifecycle stages.Act as a liaison between Global and Local Marketing, Sales, and Demand
Planning teams to synchronize supply requirements and marketing
initiatives.Monitor inventory levels, identify shortages or excesses, and adjust purchasing
strategies to optimize stock availability across ANZ.Partner with Operations and Logistics to ensure seamless product deployment,
minimize delays, and align distribution with commercial objectives.Provide detailed reporting on inventory performance, purchasing plans, and     
deployment execution.
Analyze data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the supply chain
process.

 

What will you need to be successful?

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a
related field.3+ years of experience in supply planning, inventory management, or
related roles, preferably within the medical devices or healthcare industryProficiency in supply chain management software, advanced Excel skills, Excellent communication, and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

To apply, please ensure that you include a cover letter addressing it to Talent Acquisition Lead ANZ. Due to a high volume of applications, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Inclusion, Diversity and Equity - Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Growing on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/ ).Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service DayFlexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, MentorshipSustainability: Our strategy reflects the social, environmental and economic aspects of sustainable development. Learn more about our Sustainability strategy.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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