Senior Supply Planner

Molton Brown; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is seeking a Senior Supply Planner to take charge of the short-to-mid-term in-house supply planning. This critical role involves coordinating material for manufacturing, collaborating with various teams for product launches, and managing inventory to optimize production processes. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing, specifically within cosmetics or FMCG, along with strong SAP skills. This position offers the opportunity to drive cross-functional results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing, ideally within cosmetics, toiletries, or FMCG.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end demand and supply planning.
• Demonstrated success delivering objectives in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end in-house production and improve ROI.
• Manage finished goods stock position to prevent stockouts.
• Build and own the Master Production Schedule aligned to demand.

Skills

SAP proficiency

Supply chain management

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

In this Senior Supply Planner role, you will take ownership of the short‑to‑mid‑term in‑house supply planning horizon (0‑6 months) to ensure seamless production and product availability. You'll coordinate raw materials and components for in‑house manufacturing, working closely with Production and Project Management teams to support new product launches and product changes. You'll manage the phase‑in and phase‑out of finished goods, proactively communicate out‑of‑stock risks, and lead process optimisation initiatives from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end‑to‑end in‑house production and make complex decisions to improve ROI.
• Work in close collaboration with senior management (VP, Directors, Sr. managers) on a nearly daily basis to align business expectations with significant sales revenue impact.
• Manage finished goods healthy stock position to prevent stockouts and overproduction.
• Support all new product launches and range reviews.
• Build and own the Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned to demand, capacity, and inventory targets.
• Manage rough cut capacity planning (RCCP).
• Run MRP, convert planned orders, release weekly production plans, and prioritise work orders while managing expedite/de‑expedite decisions.
• Balance constraints (materials, equipment, labour, changeovers) to produce an executable plan.
• Lead and participate in daily and weekly S & O E meetings with Production, Quality, Warehouse, Procurement, and Customer Service.
• Provide clear priorities to manufacturing and resolve material/capacity conflicts quickly.
• Manage FG transitions, last‑time‑buys, and inventory run‑down plans to minimise write‑off.
• Coordinate SKU rationalisation and update master data accordingly.
• Drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for repeat shortages or plan misses.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent professional experience – a bachelor's or higher preferred.
• 5‑7 years of experience in manufacturing, ideally within cosmetics, toiletries or FMCG.
• Strong SAP proficiency within supply chain and production planning.
• Proven ability to manage end‑to‑end demand and supply planning with both internal teams and external partners.
• Confident decision‑maker with accountability for cost‑impacting choices.
• Demonstrated success delivering short‑, mid‑ and long‑term objectives in fast‑paced, evolving environments.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for driving cross‑functional results.
• Solid understanding of MRP and manufacturing processes.