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Date: Apr 10, 2026
Location: Brixworth, GB
Company: CPL Aromas
As the largest fragrance only fragrance house in the world, we take pride in proactively shaping the future of the fragrance industry. We focus all our creativity, innovation, and energy into making fragrances and nothing else. CPL Aromas is home to some of the world’s leading perfumers, and we’re trusted by top brands to translate their creative vision into beautiful scents. We provide career and development opportunities for talented individuals across a range of disciplines – from all support functions to customer facing roles. A job at CPL Aromas promises a unique career path for anyone with a passion for the world of fragrance. With operations all over the world, we celebrate a diverse range of cultures at CPL Aromas and, we offer equal opportunities and flexibilities.
Reports to:
Operations Manager
Job Purpose
To undertake the Production Planning ensuring and demonstrating effective forward planning, that internal/external customer services expectations are met/ offering excellent customer services and all activities are carried out in a safe environment.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Ensure all activities are carried out according with the production plan including plan, releasing and matching jobs.
- Ensure all productivity and efficiencies are me through SL/base SS review to minimize repeated batches, and batch bulking where sensible.
- Monitor raw materials, bases and solutions, ensuring the correct parameters are maintained.
- Review our Customer stock holding /Finished product stock to not keep aged stock (>12m)
- Retain a culture of teamwork through involvement and development of team members.
- Supporting our colleagues with optimizing D365, to maximize its key functions.
- Supporting the CS teams where necessary on Sales Order parameters, and managing costs associated with changes, inefficient pack formats and storage.
Skills and Attributes Required
Qualification
At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in FMCG doing a similar role
Experience in the fragrance industry with excellent product knowledge would be a great advantage
Skills and Knowledge
Professional and articulate with colleagues, at all times.
Superior attention to detail
Proven problem-solving skills to ensure production plans are successfully achieved on time
Understanding of operational processes from end to end.
Computer literate and skilled in using Office 365 with a reliable knowledge and experience working on D365 or other similar MRP system.
Well-developed ability in planning and organizing.
Fast development building knowledge and experience of the products we work with
Have good people management ability
Ability to apply knowledge and experience when required to provide innovative solutions to complex problems
Attributes
Must display and demonstrate attitudes in line with the Company Values
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity or disability status. Due to large volume of applications, we are only able to contact applicants who meet the role requirements. The salary package offer will only be discussed with the final candidate, based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills. Should your skills and experience fit the above criteria, please click apply link to submit your application.