Material Planner SME

Brand: Estée Lauder Companies

Description

The Estée Lauder Companies is a global beauty powerhouse, with a portfolio of iconic brands that have shaped the beauty industry for decades. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity extends not only to our products, but also to our people. We believe that every individual brings a unique perspective, and together, we create a vibrant and empowered workforce.

Due to our continued growth we are now hiring a

Material Planner SME

for our global team in Budapest.

The role:

This individual will be the local trainer / SME for Budapest. They will be the experts to answer any system or process related questions. They will be responsible to train new hires and will be the lead on any new processes that are being rolled out to the GBS organization.

The individual will also execute all PO management functions with our key suppliers supporting a specific region. The individual must manage orders to ensure on time delivery to our in-house manufactures, as well as, third party facilities. The planner will manage purchase orders (POs) to minimize disruptions to the business and will resolve operational bottlenecks identified throughout the process, while escalating issues appropriately. This individual will interact with our supply base on a daily / weekly as a representative of the Estée Lauder Companies to drive mutual collaboration which will benefit the relationship between both parties.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate with vendors to ensure required delivery dates are met, Resolve escalated issues within execution horizon, eg. expedite/ de-expedite not agreed by suppliers, volume change etc. to support material schedulers.

• Provide visibility into material constraints, changes to the supplier delivery dates and any bottlenecks (operational) to Global MPS Planner / TPM Planner.

• Manage and track POs, including ordering, expediting, de-expedite & canceling – following up and escalating where applicable.

• Manage EMQ – Order High / Order Low process.

• Re-deploy materials globally across distribution centers and sites.

• Manage and track material expiration – labeling materials and organizing through rotation and cycle counts.

• Undertake material requirements planning, confirm purchase requests, issue POs (track automatic POs issuance) in order to support finished goods production plans and maintain finished good s supply.

• Identify and understand supply (material/ components) risk, develop action plan to resolve and/or reduce the risk.

• Validate operational / strategic horizon material/ component requirement at commodity level and provide visibility to strategic suppliers. Work with GSR to secure supplier capacity information.

• Negotiate with vendors to ensure required delivery dates are met, Resolve escalated issues within execution horizon, eg. expedite/ de-expedite not agreed by suppliers, volume change etc. to support material schedulers.

• Provide visibility into material constraints, changes to the supplier delivery dates and any bottlenecks (operational) to Global MPS Planner / TPM Planner.

• Conduct regular demand / delfor reviews with suppliers to help identify any potential supply issues in the future.

• Check planning parameters are correct and up to date.

• Implement phase out/phase in procedure to ensure efficient management; minimizing excess/obsolescence.

• Support identification of opportunities to increase agility i.e. PDT or MLS reduction with suppliers.

• Resolve escalated issues within execution horizon such as expedite/ de-expedite, volume change etc. to support material schedulers.

• Manages de-expedites of orders working with Material Scheduler, and cancellation charges with suppliers (liability orders).

• Train new employees on system and processes.

• Act as the lead for any new process improvements and roll outs.

• Act as the SME for the site for all GBS and Analyst functions.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Operations Research or related field.

• Minimum 8 years of related experience in Supply Chain, preferably with experience in material planning, supply planning, sourcing / purchasing and supplier management within the beauty / cosmetic industry.

• Deep knowledge of supplier management / collaboration, inventory management and procurement.

• Advanced knowledge of, and experience of raw material, packaging for beauty / cosmetic industry products.

• Advanced knowledge of, and experience with sourcing and supplier management activities for raw material / packaging suppliers within the beauty / cosmetic industry.

• Knowledge of, and experience with supply planning and supplier collaboration tools (e.g., SAP, E2Open, Kinaxis, etc.).

• Ability to solve issues and be agile in reacting and responding to changes.

• Experience with Supplier Negotiations/Customer service a plus.

• Ability to collaborate with external and internal stakeholders (i.e. GSR, TPM, external suppliers).

• Expertise and experience with supply chain materials management.

• Strong understanding of planning concept and system settings to drive desired results.

Our hybrid work model:

At ELC, we believe that efficiency doesn’t depend on being in the office five days a week. To support work-life balance, we offer our office-based colleagues the opportunity to work from home up to 10 days per month.

Our Benefits:

At ELC, we’re excited to offer you a variety of benefits; enjoy exclusive discounts on our premium brands including Estée Lauder, Tom Ford, Jo Malone London, La Mer, and many more. We also provide a yearly bonus to recognize your contributions. You’ll also have access to our flexible cafeteria plan, providing personalized options for your specific needs. Get active with the AYCM sport pass program available as a self-financed option tailored to your fitness goals. We also provide 24/7 mental health support through Magellan Healthcare, ensuring you and your family have access to professional counseling whenever needed. Additionally, enjoy free access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous development, and take advantage of our mobile fleet plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability.

Job: Inventory Management and Planning - Supply Chain

Primary Location: Europe, Middle East, Africa-HU-BU-Budapest

Job Type: Standard

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1st (Day) Shift

Job Number: 2413679