ABOUT THIS ROLE

Responsible for the supply planning of ghd products globally working with manufacturers to meet forecast demand. Using planning systems Microsoft Dynamics (MSD) and Blue Yonder (BY). The role is split across three functions: General Supply Planner, Kitting, and Innovations.

LOCATION

This role will be based in our Leeds office, and we offer a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH.

JOB ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supply Planner:

• Oversee product supply from manufacturers to meet demand, using planning systems Microsoft Dynamics (MSD) and Blue Yonder (BY)
• Accountability for global stock availability, plan the production schedule for each manufacturer
• Review and release purchase requisitions to maintain target stock levels in market
• Present supply plans in S&OP reviews
• Ensure stock delivery and track performance
• Resolve supply issues and maintain accurate system data
• Lead the resolution of supply issues as they arise, agreeing actions with the manufacturers and the ghd teams in the UK and Hong Kong
• Prevent excess/obsolete inventory and raise ad hoc POs

Supply Planner (Kitting):

• Liaise with third-party kitting suppliers
• Manage weekly planning and maintain accurate forecasts
• Ensure alignment with market stock levels and launch plans
• Maintain system data and stock accuracy
• Coordinate packaging procurement and handle invoice queries

Supply Planner (Innovations):

• Plan supply for new products and Limited Editions
• Responsible for agreeing the Supply Chain approach to each new product launch.
• Represent Supply Chain in NPD projects
• Coordinate cross-functional launch activities
• Ensure smooth flow from manufacturing through kitting to deployment to market

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong supplier and stakeholder management
• Customer Service Orientation
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities
• Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset
• Adaptable and capable of working both independently and in teams
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint; experience with MSD and BY preferred
• Comfortable working under pressure
• Potential requirement to travel in the UK/internationally

WHO ARE WE?

Iconic British brand ghd is a global leader in high end professional hair styling tools and the UK’s number one recommended styling brand. Loved by stylists and consumers, loved by press, and loved by the people that work for the brand!

Merging science and innovation, with luxury beauty and style; ghd combines cutting edge technologies and beautiful designs to create the most technically advanced hair tools in the world. ghd tools deliver “safer for hair” heat styling that have become an essential part of the daily lives of professional hair stylists and consumers globally.

Renowned for game changing innovation and superior performance, at ghd we are on a mission to transform lives with the power of a good hair day!

VALUES

We at ghd are proudly committed to our Company Values and aim to attract and retain employees who live our Values.

• Collaborative – We work together to create the extraordinary.
• Creative – We foster creativity & excellence to create value for our brands and business.
• Courageous – We are agile, entrepreneurial & we own our future.
• Connected – We stay connected and ensure we are always consumer first.

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