L'Oréal is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Supply Planner to lead and develop the supply chain process. This pivotal role demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing team, driving improvements in service level, stock quality, transportation and contributing to the overall success of the division.
A typical day in the life of a Senior Supply Planner involves juggling multiple responsibilities to ensure the smooth management of an extremely diverse portfolio.
You will be involved in daily, weekly and monthly tasks which will touch different topics: detailed review of stock levels to identifying any deviations from targeted inventory thresholds, assessing potential risks related to out-of-stock situations, minimise excess and obsolete stock to avoid destruction, investigating root causes and implementing strategies to minimize disruption and work with the division on yearly budget submission.
The Senior Supply Planner regularly communicates with key stakeholders, providing clear updates on functional KPIs and proactively estimating the gaps versus targets.
This role demands strategic decision-making, a deep understanding of Supply Chain processes and a strong leadership experience to inspire and develop a team of 4 Supply Planners.
Proven leadership experience in demand planning or a similar role, ideally with S&OP experience.
Ability to engage and positively influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Strong understanding of Supply Planning processes.
Excellent communication skills – ability to simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with SAP is a plus.
Passion for the beauty industry and commitment to L'Oréal's success.
Our industry-leading award-winning benefits package shows how much we value our people. We know they're at the heart of L'Oréal's success, so we offer a fair and competitive package to help you thrive.
Enjoy perks like money-saving offers, free mortgage advice, share options and an enhanced pension plan. Love our brands? You'll get up to 60% off iconic names like YSL, CeraVe, Armani, Kiehl's and Garnier! Because health matters, we offer private medical and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, and onsite mental health support. We also provide enhanced family leave for all and up to 4 weeks of paid fertility leave, so you can prioritise what matters most.
Learning is in our DNA at L'Oréal. We'll help you master your role, build skills, and access top-notch leadership programs and monthly expert talks. And there's lots more too!
L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €29 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. Experience the excitement of agility to shape the future of beauty; where diversity and purpose come together to create meaningful impact.
Our Corporate Division supports the 4000+ strong workforce in the UK & Ireland. It’s a fast-paced and dynamic environment when you’ll have visibility over our 4 Divisions and play an integral role in moving our business forward. Our founder Eugène Schueller once said that “a company is not walls and machines, it’s people, people, people”. Joining our corporate teams means joining the world leader in beauty, at the cutting edge of innovation. But above all, it means becoming part of a team of talented and inspiring people.
At L’Oréal, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and their contributions are valued. When we recruit, hire, train, promote or engage in any other employment practice, we are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status. When we look for talent, we welcome difference - different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and perspectives. The beauty we find in our differences gives us the freedom to go beyond. That’s the beauty of L’Oréal.