Description:

The Global Materials Planner is responsible for ensuring a consistent and reliable supply of raw and packaging materials to support La Prairie’s global production. This role plays a key part in securing material availability (OTIF), driving inventory optimization, and synchronizing material flows with Finished Goods planning.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, analytical, and solutions-oriented, able to balance day-to-day operations with continuous improvement initiatives. He/She will thrive in a fast-paced, complex matrix environment, collaborating across functions to ensure seamless supply chain execution while gaining exposure to global luxury operations and leadership.

How you will create a beautiful impact:

• Partner with Procurement and suppliers to anticipate constraints, secure reliable supply, and implement solutions that safeguard service.
• Build constructive supplier relationships to improve lead-time reliability, agility, and responsiveness.
• Support Procurement in supplier performance reviews with insights on planning KPIs and material flow.
• Translate supply constraints into clear, actionable plans for Launch Managers, Finished Goods, and Production Planning teams.
• Act as first point of escalation for material supply challenges, resolving issues swiftly to minimize business impact.
• Manage MRP runs and ensure master data accuracy to enable flawless execution.
• Deliver on operating budget targets linked to material planning.
• Optimize inventories across multiple categories to balance agility and efficiency.
• Continuously refine material planning processes to deliver step-change improvements.
• Proactively communicate risks, lead mitigation discussions, and influence stakeholders across Supply Chain.

What you need to have to be our next audacious and creative talent:

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Supply Chain, preferably in material planning within FMCG or Luxury Goods.
• Proven knowledge of SAP TCs related to MRP processes.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, with process optimization capabilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages are a plus.
• Demonstrated curiosity and ambition to grow into broader Supply Chain leadership roles
• Solid understanding of material planning principles, MRP, and inventory management.
• Results-driven, structured working style with strong attention to detail.
• Business and financial acumen, with an operations background.
• Strong communication and influencing skills to build trust across functions and geographies.

At La Prairie, we are committed to supporting your professional and personal well-being through a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance Contribution: Enjoy a monthly contribution towards your health insurance.
• Generous Leave Policy: Benefit from 25 days of annual leave, plus an additional 8.5 days off (available for HQ employees).
• Exclusive Product Discounts: Access special discounts on La Prairie products and participate in Employee-Only Sales at our exclusive Employee Boutique.
• Skill Development Opportunities: Benefit from unlimited access to La Prairie’s "SkillCare” program, tailored to enhance your skills and support your professional growth, along with access to the LinkedIn Learning platform for additional learning resources.
• Mobility Opportunities: Explore internal and international mobility options within the Beiersdorf Group.
• Employee Referral Bonuses: Earn bonuses for referring talented individuals to join our team.

Your journey with La Prairie begins here. Submit your application quickly and easily through our online tool—only applications received this way will be considered. The selection process includes a combination of interviews with HR, the Hiring Manager, and key stakeholders, along with assessments. We look forward to meeting you.

Note to Recruitment Agencies:

We don’t accept agency resumes. Please don’t forward resumes to our job portal. We’re not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

At La Prairie we work on creating a diverse & inclusive culture by having a balanced population and an open, safe, trusting and accepting culture. We believe that diversity in our talents is the strength of our House and we are supporting professional equality for everyone. We welcome applicants with and from diverse background.