Smith+Nephew

SIOP Lead, AWM

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerSmith+Nephew
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted14 Oct 2026

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

As SIOP Lead, you'll work closely with senior leaders across Commercial, Finance and Operations to drive alignment, support decision making and ensure the business remains focused on its strategic priorities.

You will lead a small team and partner closely with senior leaders across the business. Success in this role comes from your ability to influence, communicate and bring structure to complexity, helping the organisation make informed decisions and execute with confidence.

What will you be doing?

Leading and developing a small team while supporting them through organisational change and transformation.
Driving the SIOP process across the AWM business, ensuring Commercial, Finance and Operations remain aligned on priorities and actions.
Partnering with senior stakeholders to facilitate decision making and keep key initiatives on track.
Preparing and presenting business insights, recommendations and executive level materials to support leadership discussions.
Bringing together information from multiple functions to identify risks, opportunities and improvement actions.
Creating visibility and accountability across the organisation, ensuring agreed actions are delivered.
Supporting business planning activities and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organisational performance.
Providing oversight of demand planning activities while maintaining a broader focus on business alignment and execution.

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What will you need to be successful?

Degree-level education in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business.
Proven experience in SIOP/S&OP, demand planning, and/or PLM in a global organization.
Prior line management experience leading small teams.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge at senior leadership level across matrix organisations.
Strong analytical skills with experience using data to support business decisions and recommendations.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Confidence making decisions and managing through evolving priorities.
Medical device/regulated industry experience will be advantageous.

You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (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.
Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.

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