Planning Team Lead — Distribution Centre

Loreal; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Loreal in the Bury St Edmunds distribution centre seeks a collaborative Planning Team Manager to lead the Planning Team, deliver continuous improvement and build strong stakeholder relationships.

You will translate needs into robust plans, coach your team, and maintain an accountable, safe environment while meeting service and quality standards. The role requires hands-on planning expertise and a proactive approach to optimise processes across peak periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in distribution planning and scheduling.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and optimise processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage priorities.
• Commitment to safety, quality and operational discipline.

Responsibilities

• Champion Safety and Operational Excellence: lead a safe, efficient shift and hold the team accountable for routines, service and quality.
• Plan Capacity and Workload: manage day-to-day capacity and volumes, prepare robust plans for peaks and bank holidays.
• Lead Specialist Planning Activities: oversee order waving, date management, delivery bookings and proformas.
• Coordinate Site Execution: align plans with Team Leaders to support smooth operations across the centre.
• Communicate and Resolve Issues: act as operational contact for Divisional teams and mitigate risks.
• Develop and Improve: build team capability through coaching and drive improvements to planning processes.

Skills

Operational Planning Capability

Lead with Enthusiasm

Collaborative Communication

Digital & Analytical Skill

Embrace Continuous Improvement

Value Integrity

Develop and Grow

Safety & Process Focus

Job description

Loreal in the Bury St Edmunds distribution centre seeks a collaborative Planning Team Manager to lead the Planning Team, deliver continuous improvement and build strong stakeholder relationships.

You will translate needs into robust plans, coach your team, and maintain an accountable, safe environment while meeting service and quality standards. The role requires hands-on planning expertise and a proactive approach to optimise processes across peak periods.