Supply planner – Third Party Manufacturing

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.
About our role: As the 3PM Supply Planner, you will lead short- to mid-term supply planning to ensure on-time, in-full delivery while optimising inventory, capacity and costs. Working closely with Sourcing, Quality, Customer Service and other functions, you will manage supply schedules, materials readiness and plan adherence, proactively resolving constraints and driving continuous improvement.
What you will do:
Coordinate end-to-end 3PM operations and make complex decisions to improve ROI, while utilising storage space at suppliers with minimal cost impact.
Work closely with internal departments, including Sourcing, NPD, R&D and Logistics, on a near-daily basis 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.
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.
Molton Brown is part of Kao founded in Japan in 1887, at Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here we trust and respect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achieve great results.
What you can expect from us:
An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together.
Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.
A workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, with opportunities to get involved in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aiders, the Charity Committee, and DE&I communities (region dependant)
A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, pension / retirement options dependant on location, insurance options, and more…
Learning and development opportunities
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