We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.
Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
POSITION SNAPSHOT
Job title: 3rd Party Supply Planner
Location: Salford, Manchester
Contract type: Permanent
Who are we:
At PZ Cussons, we make some of the UK’s best-loved brands – think Original Source, Charles Worthington, Carex, Imperial Leather, Sanctuary Spa, Childs Farm and more. We’re a FTSE-250 business with global reach and bold ambitions.
If you want to join a business with dynamic, fast-paced working environment and a collaborative atmosphere whilst working flexibly but with the opportunity to collaborate in our stunning offices, then this could be the right role for you.
The Role:
This role develops and manages 3rd Party supply to optimise availability to target inventory levels. Holding suppliers accountable to deliver on time and in full.
Duties/Accountabilities
Develop and manage supply plans informed by demand forecasts, promotional calendars and production capacity. Leveraging the SAP APO system to ensure timely and efficient product availability.
Creating and managing the weekly VAS plan, coordinating with internal supply planners to align on the plan. To align and sign off with the 3rd Party VAS production team. Managing plan to labour and line capacity.
Collaborate with commercial, procurement and copacking teams to align on VAS requirements and timelines.
Submit regular forecasts to suppliers, to build relationships and provide insights to support the delivery of our demand profile. Conduct supplier regular OTIF review meetings.
Proactively identify supply risks and develop mitigation plans to minimize disruption to production and customer deliveries. Exploring all options except those that will erode margin.
Monitor inventory levels finished goods; identify and address potential shortages or excesses. Manage and drive down slow moving and obsolete stock. Report/track monthly, ensure stock is cleared and identify the root causes, setting corrective actions and forcing them through.
Managing materials (packaging, accessories, etc), stocks and availability to meet the demands of the VAS plan. Coordinate with third-party manufacturers or co-packers to ensure timely execution of VAS production.
SKU level portfolio Supply Planning sessions to track and measure future inventory projections and identify any supply risks and opportunities. Providing data input, deep dive into MoM movements.
Ensure all NPD/EPD is planned and communicated to all critical departments within the appropriate timescales, ensuring that launches are executed On Time in Full. Feed information timely and action requests out of the NPD/Run out forum.
Review safety stock monthly for stock optimisation in line with order lead time and demand volatility.
Monitor, analyse, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with the objectives outlined in the job purpose.
Collaborate cross-functionally with demand planning, procurement, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure supply plans are fully aligned with strategic business goals and evolving market demands.
Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.
Equal Opportunities:
At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.
If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.
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What We Do
Want to be part of the success story of some of the world’s leading household brands? Join us and you could be helping to enhance the lives of consumers around the world with extraordinary products. Talent, imagination and drive will take you places at PZ Cussons. Join our global family to see what’s possible. We believe work should be fulfilling and talent should be recognised, so if you have positive attitude, aptitude and ambition, there’s no end to the opportunities available. You’ll work on the best brands, in interesting markets and with great people who truly excel in their field. We have teams based in London, Manchester and Salford in the UK, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia and New York! Our brands include Carex, Charles Worthington, Cussons Baby, Fudge haircare range, Imperial Leather, Original Source, Rafferty’s Garden, Sanctuary Spa, St. Tropez, and many more… and you could be part of it…
