Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst - Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Responsible for Malaysia Supply Chain activities management including demand and supply planning, liaise with suppliers, distributors & freight forwarders. The role will provide support to Supply Chain team through planning activities & process and in accordance to Smith & Nephew objective. Additionally the Supply Chain Analyst will be responsible for supply chain reporting and numbers collection in providing weekly/monthly management report on status of activities.

What will you be doing?

• Manage the replenishment and inbound Inventory is in line with the forecast or demand. 
• Responsible for the PO activities including creation of PO, expediting & de-expediting of deliveries, reduce ageing PO and past due PO. Resolve "Stock-Out", "Sales Spikes", Invoice and Supplier related discrepancies, Parts Received discrepancies & etc.
• Liaise with vendor, forwarder & distributors to improve supply chain process include stock availability, on-time delivery, custom clearance, goods receipt & data accuracy.
• Collate & provide stock situation (current available on-hand stocks) and incoming shipment information on a daily basis.
• Prepare & monitor SC KPI (key performance indicators) Stock, Service, OTD, forecast accuracy, etc and take/coordinate corrective actions if required.
• Analyze Key Planning Parameters to achieve a balance between Inventory and Forecast, e.g. reduce stock-out/inventory reduction/turns improvement/lead-time reduction.
• Work closely with sales & marketing improve inventory turns - minimize excess & obsolete inventory and maximize service levels.
• Coordinate monthly SIOP process to understand the latest market requirement and ensure timely deliveries and fulfilling customer satisfaction. Able to question if forecast has doubt.
• Collaborate with various departments (i.e. regulatory, sales, finance, etc) or countries for inputs & enquires pertaining to supply chain.
• Provide support to process improvement/project implementation or any other ad hoc tasks.

What will you need to be successful?

• At least 2 years of relevant supply chain & inventory experience
• Supply & demand planning experience. Experience in Kinaxis Maestro an advantage.
• Knowledge of shipping documents
• Experience in medical device industry an advantage.
• Experience in using PC based software packages, WORD, EXCEL, Outlook and familiar with ERP systems and processes

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. 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.
• 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.