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We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.
Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
Supply Planning
Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
Supply Planning
- Develop and implement comprehensive supply planning strategies that align with business objectives, demand forecasts, and production capabilities.
- Oversee the end-to-end supply planning process, including demand forecasting, inventory management, production scheduling, and distribution, to ensure optimal utilization of resources and timely delivery of products.
- Continuously monitor supply chain performance metrics, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage demand variations, supply disruptions, and other operational challenges.
- Consolidate all customer OUs demand at regional level and give supply feedback to each customer (thru Business planning Process)
- review and manage capacity and plan across all factories (including 3rd party suppliers)
- Lead the strategic planning and execution of new product development projects, from concept ideation to market launch.
- Collaborate with R&D, marketing, sales, and other departments to define product specifications, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Ensure effective communication and alignment among various teams involved in the new product development process.
- Monitor project progress, mitigate risks, and make data-driven decisions to meet project milestones and deliver innovative products that resonate with customer needs.
- Serve as a key liaison between supply chain, product development, and business teams to understand their needs, goals, and challenges.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management based on a deep understanding of market trends, industry dynamics, and internal capabilities.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align supply chain strategies with sales forecasts, promotional activities, and customer demands.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Min 8 – 10 years of experience in supply chain management, new product development, and business partnering roles within the consumer goods industry.
- Proven track record of successfully leading supply planning initiatives, managing new product development projects, and building strong business relationships.
- In-depth understanding of supply chain processes, demand forecasting techniques, inventory management, and production planning.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, analyse trends, and make informed decisions.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities, both internally and externally.
- Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.
Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
Supply Planning
Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
Supply Planning
- Develop and implement comprehensive supply planning strategies that align with business objectives, demand forecasts, and production capabilities.
- Oversee the end-to-end supply planning process, including demand forecasting, inventory management, production scheduling, and distribution, to ensure optimal utilization of resources and timely delivery of products.
- Continuously monitor supply chain performance metrics, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage demand variations, supply disruptions, and other operational challenges.
- Consolidate all customer OUs demand at regional level and give supply feedback to each customer (thru Business planning Process)
- review and manage capacity and plan across all factories (including 3rd party suppliers)
- Lead the strategic planning and execution of new product development projects, from concept ideation to market launch.
- Collaborate with R&D, marketing, sales, and other departments to define product specifications, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Ensure effective communication and alignment among various teams involved in the new product development process.
- Monitor project progress, mitigate risks, and make data-driven decisions to meet project milestones and deliver innovative products that resonate with customer needs.
- Serve as a key liaison between supply chain, product development, and business teams to understand their needs, goals, and challenges.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management based on a deep understanding of market trends, industry dynamics, and internal capabilities.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align supply chain strategies with sales forecasts, promotional activities, and customer demands.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Min 8 – 10 years of experience in supply chain management, new product development, and business partnering roles within the consumer goods industry.
- Proven track record of successfully leading supply planning initiatives, managing new product development projects, and building strong business relationships.
- In-depth understanding of supply chain processes, demand forecasting techniques, inventory management, and production planning.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, analyse trends, and make informed decisions.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities, both internally and externally.
- Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.