Operations Planning Administrator

L'OREAL GROUP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company in Manchester is seeking a detail-oriented Warehouse Operations Planning Administrator for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will forecast, plan, and execute a high-quality labor plan for the Trafford Warehouse. Responsibilities include ensuring customer service standards and planning for operational training. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work flexibly. The position is critical for driving sustainability in operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standard of customer service.
• Plan daily operations for smooth goods handling.
• Liaise with Supply Chain for efficient processes.
• Plan operational training while maintaining capacity.
• Deliver the best operational daily plan sustainably.

Skills

Ability to work quickly and accurately

Good understanding of customer requirements

Understanding of warehouse picking and quality processes

Self-motivation and ability to work unsupervised

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Flexible approach to work tasks

High regard for quality and safety

Initiative and confidence in decision-making

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Operations Planning Administrator — Secondment/Fixed Term Contract (6 months). Trafford DC. The Operations Planning Team seeks a detail-oriented individual to forecast, plan and execute a high-quality labour plan for the Trafford Warehouse. This role involves making important decisions that involve our people and our operation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that we serve our customers to the highest possible standard.
• Plan the day-to-day running of our operation to ensure the smooth running of the Goods in / Goods out / picking function.
• Liaise with the Supply Chain team to efficiently manage daily processes to deliver the business.
• Plan for all operational training to take place while maintaining a strong operational capacity, supporting our people in their learning and development in line with our future growth plan.
• Be resilient in delivering the best possible operational daily plan and drive sustainability in line with our environment.

Qualifications / What you have

• The ability to work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines and targets.
• Good overall understanding of customer requirements and the ability to adapt to their needs.
• Good overall understanding of warehouse picking and quality processes.
• A high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work unsupervised.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A flexible approach to work tasks and working hours to meet the needs of the business.
• A high regard for quality and safety.
• The ability to use your own initiative and confidence in your decision making.

Who we are

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself to Create beauty that moves the world; it is the industry world leader with €29 billion consolidated sales. We solve complex challenges at scale while staying committed to making the world a more inclusive place for everyone and 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

We are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and their contributions are valued. Recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or engagement in employment practices will be conducted in line with our inclusive principles. We welcome differences in backgrounds, experiences, personalities and perspectives, and believe this diversity fuels our success.

In line with AEO requirements, the successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal background disclosure form.

Closing Date for applications: 23 September 2025.