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Supply Planner – Third Party Manufacturing
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Molton Brown Supply Planner
Molton Brown, an icon of uniquely British style founded in 1971, is part of Kao, a leading global brand in cosmetics. We are looking for a 3PM Supply Planner to lead short- to mid-term supply planning to ensure on-time, in-full delivery while optimizing inventory, capacity, and costs.
About the Role
As the 3PM Supply Planner, you will coordinate end-to-end operations, make complex decisions to improve ROI, and manage supply schedules, materials readiness, and plan adherence. You will work closely with Sourcing, Quality, Customer Service, and other functions to resolve constraints and drive continuous improvement.
What You Will Do
- Coordinate end-to-end 3PM operations and make complex decisions to improve ROI, while utilizing storage space at suppliers with minimal cost impact.
- Work closely with internal departments, including Sourcing, NPD, R&D, and Logistics, to align business expectations and support significant sales revenue.
- Manage key vendor forward requirements, supply plans, and the placement of finished goods and component Purchase Orders (POs).
- Support all new product launches and range reviews, ensuring Christmas, summer, and winter sales promotions are met with full quantities available across all markets in a timely manner.
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What You Will Need
- Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience, with 2-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within cosmetics, toiletries, or FMCG.
- SAP experience within a supply and production environment, with a good understanding of materials requirements planning (MRP).
- Proven experience in supply planning, both internally and with external/third-party suppliers.
- Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration, working with internal and external partners to achieve results.
- Sound decision-making skills, with the ability to manage significant cost thresholds and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage short-, medium-, and long-term objectives, adapting quickly to changing priorities and business requirements.
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