Supply Planning Manager

L'Oréal; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Income protection

Job summary

L'Oréal Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Supply Planning Manager to join our Operations team supporting the Consumer Products Division, reporting to the CPD Supply Chain Director. This role leads the Supply Planning function in Australia and New Zealand, developing talent and driving operational excellence across the planning team.

You will own the end-to-end supply plan, lead S&OP and IBP activities, optimize inventory and service levels, and coordinate with international factories, global

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in supply planning or a similar role.
• Expert knowledge of planning processes, specifically S&OP and IBP.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data into actionable supply strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a focus on coaching and continuous improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Strong prioritization and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Financial acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset for cost-effective supply solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Supply Planning team.
• Drive the Supply Planning process to meet service level targets.
• Act as a key contributor to the monthly S&OP cycles with accurate supply visibility.
• Optimize inventory health by balancing service levels, stock cover and costs.
• Manage relationships with international factories and global supply chain teams.
• Champion sustainability aligning with L’Oréal for the Future programs.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focusing on planning automation and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Customer Care, KASC and Distribution Centres for end-to-end outcomes.

Skills

Lead and manage the supply planning (팀

S&OP & IBP knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Leadership capabilities

Stakeholder management

Communication and presentation

Prioritization and decision making

Financial acumen

Job description

At L'Oréal Australia, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

We are seeking a Supply Planning Manager to join our Operations team to support Consumer Products Division, reporting to theCPD Supply Chain Director.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Lead and manage the Supply Planning team, ensuring the development of talent and the achievement of operational excellence within the planning function.
• Drive the Supply Planning process for the division, ensuring alignment with global standards and local business requirements to meet service level targets.
• Act as a key contributor to the monthly S&OP cycles, providing accurate supply visibility, identifying potential risks, and proposing mitigation strategies.
• Optimize inventory health by balancing service levels, stock cover, and costs. Focus on minimizing slow-mover/obsolete (E&O) inventory and optimizing warehouse capacity.
• Manage the relationship with international factories and global supply chain teams to ensure reliable inbound flows and prioritize requirements during periods of supply constraint.
• Champion sustainability within the supply chain by aligning with the L'Oréal for the Future program, focusing on CO2 reduction in transport and zero-waste initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on planning automation, data accuracy, and the implementation of advanced planning tools to enhance agility of multiple storage locations while maintaining healthy stock and Service rate to our customers.
• Collaborate closely with Demand Planning, Customer Care, KASC team and Distribution Centres to ensure a seamless end-to-end supply chain outcome for our customers in Australia and New Zealand.

Required Experience & Skills

• In-depth experience in supply planning or a similar role, with a proven track record of managing planning teams, ideally within an FMCG, Beauty, or Retail environment.
• Expert knowledge of planning processes, specifically S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) and IBP (Integrated Business Planning).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets into actionable supply strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with the focus on coaching, continuous improvement, and driving a high-performance culture.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical supply chain information to diverse business audiences.
• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills, with the ability to remain agile and effective in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Financial acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset to drive cost-effective supply chain solutions.

ABOUT THE PERKS

• Annual bonus, Profit Share, Life insurance and Income Protection
• On-site gym, on site café & on site staff shop at our St Kilda Road head office
• Access to Health & Well-being programs throughout the year

ABOUT L’ORÉAL AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

The L'Oréal Groupe in Australia & New Zealand has a portfolio of 31 complementary brands, and a common purpose - to create the beauty that moves the world. Our goal is to offer every person the best of beautyin terms of quality, efficacy and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs. We understand that everything we do can have a meaningful impact and we strive to remove barriers, support flexibility and championing inclusivity. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work.