We’re looking for an exceptional Planner to join our Logistics Team, based at our Cambridge and Ely sites. Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Senior Planner will be responsible for executing planning activities for the manufacture and supply of materials and finished goods

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days a week being based in the office.

About CMR Surgical

CMR is an exciting and evolving company to be joining right now.  Our commitment to our goal of building a world-class medical devices company is underpinned by the ground-breaking innovation of our next generation of surgical robots and a diverse team of talented and supportive individuals.

We’re breaking new ground which makes working here exciting, it provides autonomy, opportunity and makes the things you do visible. Come and join us and see what you’re capable of.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations can run smoothly through overseeing and executing demand, supply, manufacturing and distribution plans
• Track activities through manufacturing and logistics
• Minimise the impact of supply chain shortages, facilitating recovery plans where required
• Contribute to planning of all functions across Operations
• Co-ordinate the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle, maintaining the 18-24 month demand/supply plans
• Proactive ‘hands-on’ management balancing near term demand and supply across all geographical regions targeting zero disruption to surgical activities
• Understanding and assessing impact of change control process across operations, as well as facilitation of the implementation
• Take an active role in the Netsuite development in the Operations function
• Manage cross functional projects where appropriate
• Proactive support to develop other Planners

We’re a rapidly developing company and roles can change and evolve. You’ll be willing to turn your hand to anything within the Logistics remit that supports the team with delivering its objectives.

About you

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have/be:

• Building effective cross functional working relationships to foster collaborative planning
• Inventory Management • Risk and Exception management • Change management
• Be a self-starter, who is resilient with strong planning skills
• A persistent problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to manage your own projects whilst working in a team
• High attention to detail • Strong analytical skills
• Project management
• Effective knowledge sharing and coaching
• Degree in an appropriate discipline or relevant professional experience in Planning, or equivalent
• Experience working with ERPs (preferably Netsuite or SAP)
• Gained or working towards a relevant professional qualification, such as APICS CPIM

At CMR we’re building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; what matters most to us is that you identify with our values and are passionate about making a difference. 

We’d really like to hear from applicants from underrepresented groups and we recognise everyone has individual personal circumstances, so we’re open to discussing reduced / flexible / hybrid working hours for this role.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a bonus, non-contributory pension, private healthcare which covers pre-existing conditions, annual personal day for every employee to use however they wish and enhanced global parental leave pay.

We recognise that everyone has a life outside of work and at times we can experience things which are significant and can impact on our working lives. We’ve just launched our Global Parental Leave and Health and Wellbeing leave supporting our colleagues going through the menopause, fertility cycles or pregnancy loss and those going through gender reassignment; allowing them time to look after themselves and those close to them.  

CMR can support with travel reimbursement for in-person interviews if you need a taxi for access needs. 

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

This role requires candidates to have eligibility to work within the UK.

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