Flows Planning Administrator FTC

L'oreal Usa; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Money-saving offers

Free mortgage advice

Share options

Enhanced pension plan

Up to 60% off iconic brands

Job summary

L’Oréal is seeking a Flows Planning Administrator at Trafford Distribution Centre for a fixed 9-month maternity cover. You will plan inbound/outbound operations, coordinate with factories, suppliers and customers, and support daily supply chain processes to ensure on-time deliveries.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety and proactive problem-solving, with a focus on delivering a reliable daily operational plan and strong team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ability to work quickly and accurately to meet tight deadlines.
• → avoids errors under time pressure.
• Commitment to quality and safety standards.
• Able to understand customer requirements and adapt to their needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet business needs.
• Excellent attendance and timekeeping.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Understanding of warehouse picking and quality processes.
• Ability to use own initiative and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan day-to-day inbound/outbound operations and be a key contact for factories, suppliers, transport companies and customers.
• Support daily processes with Supply Chain and O2C teams to deliver the business.
• Be responsible for integrating FEX files and building daily dispatch and collection schedules.
• Drive KPIs for sustainability and cost-to-serve in line with Our Future.
• Ensure documentation is managed and processed in line with group and legal norms.
• Serve customers to the highest possible standard.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Literacy & numeracy

Initiative

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Job description

FLOWS PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR | TRAFFORD DC – MATERNITY COVER (9 MONTHS)

Excited by fast-paced challenges and looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact?

Join L'Oréal, the global beauty leader, as our new Flows Planning Administrator at Trafford Distribution Centre on a fixed 9-month contract.

If you thrive in a dynamic logistics environment, love solving operational puzzles, and want to grow your career with a world‑class organisation, this is your opportunity. In this role, you’ll be the operational heartbeat of our shipments, ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and on schedule while working closely with a supportive, driven team.

The successful candidate should be self-driven and results orientated. In addition, they will have a logical approach and possess strong communication skills. The successful individual must show a proactive responsibility towards his or her own health and safety, and that of their colleagues.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Ensure that we serve ‘Our Customers’ to the highest possible standard.
• Plan the day to day inbound/outbound of ‘Our Operation’ and be a key point of contact for our factories, suppliers, transportcompaniesand customers.
• Support ‘ Our People’ by liaising with the Supply Chain and O2C teams to efficiently manage daily processes to consistently deliver our business.
• Be responsible forthe integration of FEX files and building the daily despatch and collection schedules.
• Be resilient in your approach to delivering the best possible operational daily plan and also drive our KPIs of sustainability in line with ‘ Our Environment’ and cost to serve in line with ‘Our Future’ .
• Ensure that all documentation is managed and processed within group and legal norms.

MUST HAVE

• The ability to work quickly and accurately to meet tight deadlines and targets.
• A high regard for quality and safety.
• A good understanding of customer requirements & the ability to adapt to their needs.
• Excellent communication and team-work skills.
• A flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the business.
• Excellent attendance and timekeeping.
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Good overall understanding of warehouse picking and quality processes.
• The ability to use your own initiative, and be confident in your decision making.
• A meticulous approach, the highest attention to detail and can complete tasks to the required high standard.

WHO WE ARE

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.

HOW WE RECRUIT

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.

WHAT WE OFFER

• 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!
• 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!