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.
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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.
In this Senior Supply Planner role, you will take ownership of the short- to mid-term in-house supply planning horizon (06 months) to ensure seamless production and product availability. Youll coordinate raw materials and components for in-house manufacturing, working closely with Production and Project Management teams to support new product launches and product changes.
Youll manage the phase-in and phase-out of finished goods, proactively communicate out-of-stock risks, and lead process optimisation initiatives from concept to implementation.
Job description: Coordinate end to end in-house production and make complex decisions, to improve ROI.
Work in collaboration with senior management (VP, Directors, Sr. managers) on nearly daily basis to align business expectations with significant sales revenue impact.
Manage FGs healthy stock position to make sure we do not go out of stock and do not overproduce
Support all new product launches and range review.
Build and own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned to demand, capacity, and inventory targets.
Manage rough cut capacity planning (RCCP)
Run MRP, convert planned orders, release weekly production plans and prioritise work orders, and manage expedite/de-expedite decisions.
Balance constraints (materials, equipment, labour, changeovers) to produce an executable plan.
Lead/participate in daily and weekly S&OE (sales and operations execution) meetings with Production, Quality, Warehouse, Procurement, and Customer Service.
Provide clear priorities to manufacturing and resolve material/capacity conflicts quickly.
Manage FG transitions, last-time-buys, and inventory run-down plans to minimise write-off.
Coordinate SKU rationalisation and update master data accordingly.
Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for repeat shortages or plan misses
Required profile: A degree or equivalent professional experience - a Bachelors or higher preferred.
57 years experience in manufacturing, ideally within cosmetics, toiletries or FMCG.
Strong SAP proficiency within supply chain and production planning.
Proven ability to manage end-to-end demand and supply planning with both internal teams and external partners.
Confident decision-maker with accountability for cost-impacting choices.
Demonstrated success delivering short-, mid- and long-term objectives in fast-paced, evolving environments.
A collaborative mindset with a passion for driving cross-functional results.
Solid understanding of MRP and manufacturing processes.
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.
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