Make Up For Ever Supply Planning Manager

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Location
Levallois-PerretÎle-de-FranceFrance
Employment
Full-Time
Seniority
Manager
Department
Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
Industry
Perfumes, Cosmetics & Prestige Beauty
Posted
Apr 5, 2026

About Make Up For Ever

MAKE UP FOR EVER is a Paris-born professional makeup house renowned for its technical expertise, education programs and high-performance products for artists and consumers worldwide. The brand combines an artisanal approach to cosmetics with a continuous drive for product innovation and operational excellence.

Make Up For Ever in Levallois-Perret seeks a Supply Planning Manager to lead upstream supply planning and supplier management.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Own the upstream supply chain planning for packaging components and bulk production, building and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (PDP) and long-term supply plan (PALT).
  • Ensure on-time availability of components and finished goods by reconciling sales forecasts, supplier constraints (MOQ, lead times) and production capacities to minimize stock and cost exposure.
  • Manage strategic subcontractors directly: place orders, perform daily follow-up and coordinate production and packaging flows.
  • Monitor and challenge internal stakeholders and external partners on delivery dates, driving improvements in timing and OTIF performance.
  • Maintain and update load/capacity planning to integrate launches and production feasibility constraints.
  • Analyse stock equations, identify risks and opportunities, and propose corrective action plans (discontinuations, MOQ revisions, expiry management).
  • Define and deploy supplier governance (processes, KPIs) and lead flexibility projects to reduce lead times, in close collaboration with Purchasing.
  • Lead inventory controls and destruction processes at subcontractors in accordance with Finance strategy and regulatory requirements (including AGEC).
  • Ensure correct MRP parameterisation and contribute to purchasing policy, budgeting and logistics specifications.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across organisation, tools and processes to support growth and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Engineering degree or Master’s level education (Bac+5) or equivalent university qualification.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a planner, scheduler or supply/production buyer, ideally within cosmetics or FMCG/agro-food.
  • At least 2 years of people management experience leading planners and/or flow coordinators.
  • Fluent English; Italian is a plus.
  • Proven mastery of planning and procurement methods in complex distribution environments (large SKU counts, multi-modal distribution).
  • Strong analytical mindset, results orientation and demonstrated experience in continuous improvement and process documentation.

Skills

Excel PowerPoint Power BI AX MRP Demand planning Production planning Supplier management Inventory management KPI management (including OTIF)

Experience

Minimum 5 years in supply/production planning or procurement roles, with at least 2 years’ direct management experience; cosmetics or FMCG experience strongly preferred.

Education

Engineering diploma or Master’s degree (Bac+5) or equivalent university qualification.

Workplace

This position is based in Levallois-Perret, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.

Culture

MAKE UP FOR EVER fosters a creative, inclusive and performance-driven environment rooted in technical mastery and education. Teams are encouraged to challenge the status quo, embrace continuous improvement and contribute to a collaborative, diverse workplace.

About Cerulean

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