- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
Estée Lauder Companies is seeking a Master Production Scheduler for its Haircare Category team, based in Blaine, Minnesota, to own the global Master Production Schedule and balance demand, supply, and operational constraints. The role contributes to Integrated Business Planning and drives service, inventory performance, and operational efficiency in a hybrid office, plant, and remote environment. The anticipated base salary range is $67,850–$101,250, depending on qualifications, skills, experience, and/or budget, based on a 40-hour work week and scaled accordingly.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own and manage the global Master Production Schedule (MPS) across operational and long-term planning horizons, maximizing demand supportability.
- Identify demand and supply imbalances and proactively develop scenarios to mitigate constraints and risks.
- Support and provide key inputs to the Global Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Supply Review processes.
- Drive inventory health, fill-rate performance, and asset utilization.
- Issue production plans to manufacturing sites, ensuring cross-functional alignment.
- Communicate supply commitments and manage execution against plan.
- Provide supply outlooks and rough-cut capacity plans.
- Monitor performance, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions as required.
- Prioritize constrained materials and manufacturing capacity to optimize service and business results.
- Maintain planning master data, system parameters, and inputs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and partner with Strategic Capacity Planning to anticipate and support future capacity requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Approximately 2–4+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Production Planning, Supply Planning, or a related discipline.
- Experience working with planning systems such as SAP, Kinaxis, o9, or E2Open.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and balance strategic thinking with execution excellence.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across functions, regions, and cultures.
- Ability to remain agile and adaptable in a dynamic business environment, continuously seeking process improvements and efficiencies.
- Passion for delivering exceptional service to consumers through an optimized global supply chain.
Skills
Experience
Approximately 2–4+ years in Supply Chain, Production Planning, Supply Planning, or a related discipline.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Blaine, Minnesota, USA, within easy reach of Minneapolis.
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Benefits
Hybrid working environment; personal development opportunities through an internal training hub and external educational training; employee discounts on products; wellness and other benefits; health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision); wellness and family support programs; life and disability insurance; retirement savings plans; education-related programs; paid holidays and vacation time; eligible employees may participate in applicable commission or bonus plans.
Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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