WHY US AND WHY THIS ROLE
Seize the opportunity to be part of a unique business with an exciting vision for the future - where we dare to be bold, discover what’s possible, and do incredible. Dare. Discover. Do.
At PZ Cussons, we offer five big reasons that people join and stay: Futureproof Our Brands, Create Your Own Impact, Accelerate Your Craft, Flexibility to Perform, And Collaborate with Intent.
Acting as the key link between demand plans, suppliers and operational execution, this role identifies and mitigates supply risks while supporting product lifecycle activities. You will maintain planning data integrity and drive informed decisions that improve service, inventory health and business performance.
This is an important role within our team, delivering targeted customer service levels while optimising inventory, working capital and supply performance.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Develop and maintain short and medium-term supply plans across approximately 150 SKUs. Reviewing inventory projections, open orders, lead times, safety stock and supplier constraints.
- Create and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders directly in line with approved supply plans. Monitor performance across 11 suppliers, coordinate recovery actions and escalate material supply risks.
- Monitor projected inventory and coordinate actions to minimise out-of-stocks, excess stock, ageing and write-off exposure. Prepare monthly inventory projections and clearly communicate key drivers, risks, opportunities and recommended actions.
- Coordinate supply planning activities for product launches, packaging changes and discontinuations. Manage initial stock requirements, timing, shelf-life considerations, residual inventory and write-off exposure, and communicate risks and required actions to stakeholders.
- Analyse the root causes of service, inventory and supplier performance issues and support agreed corrective actions. Improve planning processes, reporting and data quality; evaluate opportunities to use automation, AI and digital tools.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- 3+ years experience in supply planning, inventory management, replenishment, purchasing or a related supply-chain role.
- Experience translating demand requirements into achievable supply, purchasing and replenishment plans.
- Experience identifying supply and inventory risks, communicating impacts and supporting corrective actions.
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver agreed operational outcomes, including product launches, packaging changes or discontinuations.
- FMCG experience is desirable, particularly in food or another shelf-life-sensitive category.
- Qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Logistics or related discipline or equivalent relevant vocational or workplace experience.
WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN
- Half day Friday - every week
- Hybrid working model, with a modern office in Cremorne
- Structured career development plans and mentoring programs
- Generous staff discounts on our iconic brands ·
- Volunteering days - gifted to support our community partner agencies ·
- An exciting calendar of health, social and wellbeing activities
OUR PURPOSE, CULTURE AND VALUES
At PZ Cussons, our purpose is For Everyone, For Life, For Good. Guided by our BEST values, Bold, Energetic, Striving and Together, we nurture a culture where people feel empowered to grow, perform and make a meaningful difference every day. We retain the pioneering spirit of our founders, by building portfolios of locally-loved brands across our key markets in the UK, ANZ, Nigeria and Indonesia, backed by the manufacturing scale and capability of a global business. Spanning Personal, Home, and Baby Care, our products are trusted by millions of consumers worldwide, including Morning Fresh, Radiant, Rafferty’s Garden, Original Source and St. Tropez.
INCLUSION AND FAIRNESS
We’re committed to building diverse teams that reflect our consumers and communities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to thrive. If you need any adjustments during the process, just let us know.
Dare to be bold, Discover what’s possible, and Do the incredible.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in supply planning, inventory management, replenishment, purchasing, or a related supply-chain role
- Experience translating demand requirements into achievable supply, purchasing, and replenishment plans
- Experience identifying supply and inventory risks, communicating impacts, and supporting corrective actions
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver operational outcomes
- Qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Logistics, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
- FMCG experience, particularly in food or another shelf-life-sensitive category
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…
