Raw Materials Planner at L'Oréal

About the role

• Implement methods of supply, stock policy and update logistics requirements. Inform the stakeholders.
• Send to suppliers the monthly/weekly needs of his/her catalogue.
• Anticipate any availability issue regarding raw materials and inform key actors (logistics and production). Make recommendations to minimize impacts and to avoid crisis situation.
• Manage raw materials level of stocks.
• Ensure availability of new raw material for launches with suppliers.
• Develop strong relationship with suppliers (KPIs follow-up, agreement on service level)
• Analyze and communicate on all cases involving slow movers and obsolete materials.

Qualifications

• A university degree in business or engineering with a bias for supply chain management/Operations management/finance/chemical, process and/or analytical engineering
• Knowledge of the import export process and all the relevant documentation involved.
• Experience working in the manufacturing sector is an added advantage (2 – 3 years)
• Proactive profile with an inner drive to deliver
• Ability to think ahead and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in MS-Excel
• Capable of reacting appropriately to short and long-term issues and to be decisive
• Great skill in planning and delivery within agreed timelines
• Splendid team player
• Must have legal permit to work in Kenya