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# IT AI Lead - Planning

- **Company:** Smith & Nephew
- **Location:** Maidwell, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £51,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Architecture, Working Model 2D, Expertise in Kinaxis
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/it-ai-lead-planning/45125065

## About the Role

developing and implementing innovative AI, advanced analytics, and agentic planning solutions.Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.Kinaxis certifications such as Author, Contributor, or Architect are preferred.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, Life Assurance and much more.Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional

## Description

including design, configuration, testing, deployment, and hypercare activities.Define data architecture and integration requirements that enable advanced planning and AI driven capabilities.Act as a trusted advisor to business and IT stakeholders, guiding the AI planning transformation journey.Facilitate workshops and build strong relationships across planning, data, and leadership teams to drive adoption and business value.Establish best practices and governance standards while mentoring colleagues on AI and Kinaxis planning capabilities.What will you need to be successful?12+ years of experience in supply chain planning with deep expertise across demand, supply, inventory, production, materials planning, and S&OP or IBP processes.8 to 10 years of hands on Kinaxis Maestro or RapidResponse experience, including multiple end to end implementations.Advanced Kinaxis configuration expertise across models, scenarios, analytics, dashboards, scorecards, widgets, and control sets.Proven experience


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