Strategic 3PM Supply Planner (Third-Party Mfg)

Kao EMEA & Americas; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health and wellbeing

Pension scheme

Insurance options

Job summary

Kao is seeking a proactive 3PM Supply Planner in the UK to lead short- to mid-term supply planning, improving ROI and optimising inventory, capacity and costs. You will collaborate with Sourcing, QA, Customer Service and other teams to keep schedules aligned and ensure timely delivery.

The role requires 2–3 years in manufacturing, strong SAP/MRP knowledge, and proven cross-functional collaboration. A hybrid work setup is supported with regional scope for multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience in manufacturing (2–3 years).
• SAP experience in supply and production with MRP understanding.
• Proven experience in internal and external supply planning.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Decision-making under cost thresholds in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage short-, medium- and long-term objectives amid changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end 3PM operations and optimize ROI while managing supplier storage costs.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, NPD, R&D and Logistics to align expectations and support sales.
• Manage vendor forward requirements, supply plans and PO placement.
• Support new product launches and promotions ensuring quantities across markets.

Skills

Supply planning

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making

Cost management

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kao is seeking a proactive 3PM Supply Planner in the UK to lead short- to mid-term supply planning, improving ROI and optimising inventory, capacity and costs. You will collaborate with Sourcing, QA, Customer Service and other teams to keep schedules aligned and ensure timely delivery.

The role requires 2–3 years in manufacturing, strong SAP/MRP knowledge, and proven cross-functional collaboration. A hybrid work setup is supported with regional scope for multiple markets.