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.
In this Senior Supply Planner role, you will take ownership of the short- to mid-term in-house supply planning horizon (0–6 months) to ensure seamless production and product availability. You’ll coordinate raw materials and components for in-house manufacturing, working closely with Production and Project Management teams to support new product launches and product changes.
You’ll manage the phase-in and phase-out of finished goods, proactively communicate out-of-stock risks, and lead process optimisation initiatives from concept to implementation.
Key requirements:
- 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 nearly daily basis to align business expectations with significant sales revenue impact.
- Manage FGs healthy stock position to make sure we do not go out of stock and do not overproduce
- 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/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 FG 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
What you’ll need:
- 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.
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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 since 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.
How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 17 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. 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, 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.
Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.
Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit https://www.kao.com/emea/en/
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Born on South Molton Street, London in 1971, Molton Brown is an icon of uniquely British style.
Our Eaux de Parfum and Toilette, and Bath, Body, Hair and Home collections have been Made in England since day one – and we’re committed to this for our future. Sourcing only the best ingredients in exceptional fragrance concentrations, our quality has awarded us with a Royal Warrant from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As part of our ever-evolving sustainable journey, we never have and never will test on animals, we run our own manufacturing facility in Elsenham and we champion beauty that’s kinder to the environment. Inspired by our progressive home, London, we work side-by-side with our eclectic set of perfumers to empower you with long-lasting, distinctive fragrances you’ll love.
We’re one of the leading global brands in the cosmetics portfolio of Japanese consumer goods company, Kao Corporation. Growing from small-scale artisans into the international fragrance brand we are today, our pioneering presence is felt in our stores and websites, travel retail, luxury department stores and the most esteemed hotels around the world
