Materials Planning Manager

Hello, we’re L’Oréal, we're not just building brands, we're shaping how the world experiences beauty (and it takes a lot of cool jobs to do it). Intrigued? Keep reading, this might be the opportunity you've been searching for.

A Day in the Life

As a Materials Planning Manager at our Cairo plant, reporting to the Plant Supply Chain Director, you will lead a team of three planners responsible for the seamless flow of raw and packaging materials. This role is crucial to ensuring our production lines run smoothly and efficiently, contributing directly to L'Oréal's growth. You'll be working on interesting projects, collaborating closely with various departments, and making a tangible impact on our operations.

• Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and implement robust materials planning strategies, optimizing inventory levels, minimizing stockouts, and reducing waste. You will forecast demand, analyze supply chain risks, and proactively address potential disruptions.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, ensuring timely delivery, and resolving any supply chain issues. You will actively seek opportunities to improve supplier performance and collaboration.
• Stock Management: Oversee the efficient management of raw and packaging material inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels are maintained to meet production demands while adhering to budget constraints. This includes accurate forecasting, inventory control, and regular stock reconciliation.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and guide your team of three planners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. You will delegate tasks effectively, provide regular feedback, and support their professional development.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Leverage data tools to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and generate insightful reports for management. You will use data-driven insights to optimize planning processes and improve overall efficiency.

We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience. They are a highly organized and analytical individual with a proven track record in materials planning and supply chain management. They are also a strong team player with excellent communication skills.

• Supplier and Partner Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve complex supply chain challenges effectively.
• Cooperation: Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Data Tools Management: Proficiency in using data analysis tools to monitor KPIs and generate reports.
• Adapted Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels.

What’s In It for You

• A place for you to leave your comfort zone and grow beyond your potential (here, you’ll be encouraged to try new things and take risks!)
• Real responsibility from day 1, there’s no sitting on the sidelines at L’Oréal
• A place where you can contribute to something bigger! Many of our brands have societal /environmental causes to make concrete difference

Who We Are

L’Oréal is present in 150 markets on five continents. For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted itself solely to ‘Create beauty that moves the world’; it is now the industry world leader with €42 billion consolidated sales. Together, we solve complex challenges at scale, while making sure we stay committed to making the world a more inclusive and a better place for everyone & our planet. Our daring Operations team of thousands of exceptional minds don’t just work on complex challenges; They help create sustainable and inclusive beauty alongside our partners by crafting, innovating, sourcing, producing, and delivering millions of products and services that touch every corner of the globe. The Consumer Products Division is on a mission to democratize beauty at its best. That means celebrating the diverse beauty of humanity and engaging the maximum number of people worldwide while elevating the mass beauty market with premium innovations.