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Sustainable Used Materials Supply Chain Planner

Smiths Detection Inc

Sustainable Used Materials Supply Chain Planner

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Smiths Detection Inc, Adeyfield, Dacorum

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 29 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f76e5dff3b084cbabdc0d2d91a43dc08

Full Job Description

  • Exciting opportunities: Our growth is creating exciting opportunities to work with experts in physics, chemistry, electronics, mechanics, production, computer science, and AIML

  • International environment: With some projects, work requires global collaboration and the potential to travel and grow with the business.


    • Summary Of Essential Functions:

    Sustainable Used Materials Services (SUMS) supply chain Specialist / planner will help us make our service more sustainable by managing the return and repair process of components from the field. You will coordinate the inbound and outbound logistics of defective and repaired parts in EMEA. You will also maintain accurate data and records of the return and repair activities and support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the supply chain performance.

    This role is to be based either from Hemel Hempstead, UK or India.
    Duties:
  • Plan and forecast the demand and supply of spare parts for return and repair operations.

  • Issue purchase orders to external repair vendors and internal repair centers and monitor their fulfillment.

  • Coordinate with logistics providers and customs brokers to arrange the shipment and clearance of parts.

  • Track and report the status and inventory of parts in transit, at repair sites, and at warehouses.

  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, contractual terms, and regulatory requirements.

  • Analyze and resolve any issues or discrepancies related to return and repair operations.

  • Create and update data and documents required for return and repair activities, such as SAP data, return authorization, packing list, invoice, and warranty claim.

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, such as service managers, engineers, customers, and suppliers, to ensure smooth and efficient return and repair process.

  • Identify and implement opportunities for improvement and cost reduction in the return and repair process.

    Experience in supply chain, logistics, or service operations.

  • Experience with repairable parts, refurbishment, or remanufacturing processes


    • Knowledge/Skills / Competencies:
  • Knowledge of return and repair processes and best practices.

  • Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

  • Attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.

  • Willingness to travel as needed.

    Every minute of every day, in nearly every country across the globe, Smiths Detection people and technology make the world a safer place. We safeguard people, business and infrastructure with the latest innovations and screening technology for aviation, ports, borders, defense, and security across 55 countries around the globe


    • Life At Smiths -
  • Global leader: We impact critical systems every day with sites in 17 countries and six centers of research excellence. From pioneering to powering life-changing innovation, we're delivering threat detection and screening solutions to safeguard the world from threat

  • Digital growth: A key part of our capability is the integration of digital technology across our business and our operations in more than 55 countries, will be critical to our continued success