Senior Supply Planner EMEA

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. Senior Supply Planner (Responsibilities) 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 a nearly daily basis to align business expectations with significant sales revenue impact. Manage finished goods healthy stock position to ensure no stock‑outs and avoid overproduction. 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 or 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 finished goods 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. Senior Supply Planner (Qualifications) A degree or equivalent professional experience – a Bachelor’s or higher preferred. 5–7 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. About Molton Brown and Kao Molton Brown is part of Kao founded in Japan in 1887. Kao is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives with our high‑quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all – a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values, we pride ourselves to be listed among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 17 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers. What we offer A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, a benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard – your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr