Supply Planner, EMEA
hace 6 días
Bishop's Stortford
Company description: Born on South Molton Street, London in 1971, Molton Brown is an icon of uniquely British style. Today, Molton Brown is one of the leading global brands in Kao's global cosmetics portfolio. Growing from small-scale artisans into the international fragrance brand it is today, its pioneering presence is felt in our stores and websites, travel retail, luxury department stores and the most esteemed hotels around the world. Expertly blended in London, Molton Brown's signature fragrances, bath and shower gels, home and hand care luxuries have claimed iconic status. Kao and Molton Brown have a passion for integrity, for craftsmanship, for artistry and for giving our consumers the ultimate, quality experience. As the Supply Planner 3PM, youll lead third-party manufacturing (3PM) supply planning activities to ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery while optimising inventory, capacity, and costs. Partnering closely with Sourcing, Quality, Customer Service, and other business functions, youll own the short- to mid-term supply schedules to meet demand, service, and cost targets. Youll oversee materials readiness for 3PM production, including packaging, labels, and components and manage purchase order release and closure with full traceability and compliance. Youll drive plan adherence, proactively identify and resolve constraints in real time, and lead daily and weekly planning meetings, including scenario planning. With responsibility for maintaining accurate MRP parameters and master data, youll continuously monitor and improve key performance indicators such as OTIF, days of inventory (DOH), and schedule adherence - all while streamlining and enhancing planning processes. Job description: Coordinate end to end 3PMs operation and make complex decisions,to improve ROI. Utilise storage space at the suppliers with minimal cost impact. Work in collaboration with internal department (Sourcing,NPD, R&D, logistics etc.) on nearly daily basis to align business expectations with significant sales revenue impact. Manage key vendor forward requirements, supply plans and the placement of finished goods and components Purchase Orders (POs). Support all new product launches and range review. Ensure Christmas, summer, and winter sales promotions are met with full quantities available in all markets in a timely manner. Required profile: Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience. 57 years manufacturing experience, ideally in cosmetics, toiletries, or FMCG. Strong SAP experience in supply chain and production planning. Proven track record in internal and external demand and supply planning, including collaboration with third-party suppliers. Skilled in complex decision-making with significant cost impact. Experience delivering short-, mid-, and long-term objectives in fast-paced, changing environments. Effective cross-functional collaborator, able to drive results across teams. Solid understanding of materials requirements planning (MRP) within manufacturing. What we offer: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers. TPBN1_UKTJ