Jobs at Kao Corporation

Manage daily order processing and SAP customer files, analyze forecasts and inventory, monitor promotional orders and shipments, investigate and improve service levels, produce monthly KPI reports, and facilitate cross-functional and customer meetings to maximize on-time delivery and fill-rate metrics.

Support technical services compliance by managing GMP registrations, license renewals, and compliance systems; lead compliance forum; liaise with QA, RA, and external consultants; assist stability study protocol, sample handling, testing and reporting; research regulatory pathways and respond to urgent compliance issues.

Support and execute integrated brand marketing (social, media, retail, influencer, PR, sampling), lead performance reporting and insight-driven analysis to guide strategy and media investment, and assist P&L/budget tracking and financial planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and agencies to launch innovations and ensure on‑brand, compliant executions.

Support the FP&A Director for Professional Haircare by driving budgeting and forecasting, producing management reports and variance analysis, supporting month-end close, partnering with budget holders and stakeholders, and implementing process and reporting improvements to drive financial performance.

Process and audit bi-weekly multi-state payroll for 1,700+ employees in Workday; reconcile payroll GL entries; manage tax compliance, garnishments, and reporting; validate integrations and support system testing; collaborate with HR, Finance, and Benefits; document processes and support M&A payroll activities.

The Engineering Specialist manages engineering projects, oversees equipment operations, and provides technical guidance while coordinating with various stakeholders.

Design and oversee implementation of SAP ERP systems, guide App Dev teams, ensure EIS standards, scope projects with BRMs, inventory technical objects for S/4HANA readiness, and research best practices to implement scalable SAP solutions.

The Developer, Data and Integration maintains and develops scalable integration solutions focusing on B2B/EDI transactions, working with business units to translate data needs into technical solutions, and ensures the reliability and performance of data flows.

The EDI Developer will design, develop, and manage scalable B2B/EDI integration solutions while collaborating with business units and maintaining integration performance.

The role involves traveling to salons to provide high-quality hair education, develop technical skills in coloring, and collaborate with sales for business growth.

Six-month full-time eCommerce internship supporting DACH/CH integration, performance reporting, digital shelf/content checks, campaign and retail media tracking, internal coordination, and administrative support to ensure execution quality and tracking of key commercial metrics.

Lead FP&A and supply chain finance reporting, forecasting, costing and inventory valuation for EMEA. Drive cost reviews, support stock takes, contribute to costing and SAP S/4HANA roll-out projects, and provide financial analysis to inform decisions.

Kao invites candidates to express interest in various roles in the beauty and personal care industry emphasizing creativity, collaboration, and development.

Join Kao, a leader in beauty and personal care, by expressing your interest for diverse career opportunities focusing on creativity, collaboration, and personal development.

Explore diverse career opportunities at Kao, a leader in beauty and personal care, focusing on innovation, diversity, and personal development.

Own and deliver end-to-end payroll for Australia and New Zealand via ADP and Polyglot. Manage payroll processing, statutory obligations, integrations with Workday, reporting, reconciliations, audits, employee queries, and continuous improvement projects while partnering with HR, Finance, and third-party providers.