Edward Walp
Belmar ,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Short Term Planner at L’Oreal with expertise in supply chain optimization and cross-functional team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing production efficiency and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in SAP and Power BI, leveraging data analysis to identify root causes and implement effective solutions for quality assurance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Short Term Planner
L’Oreal
Franklin, NJ
12.2022 - Current
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams—including Raw Material Planning, Component Planning, Quality, Processing, Launch, Engineering, and Manufacturing—to schedule and optimize production orders.
Manage and track HOI for leftover bulks, identifying opportunities for reuse in additional runs or properly routing them for disposal.
Utilize SAP and APO systems to create and maintain recipes for bulk and packaging orders, set up new production lines, and ensure data integrity.
Support launch and process validation planning, ensuring smooth transitions for new products and process improvements.
Analyze manufacturing line misses using Power BI, lead meetings with manufacturing teams to investigate root causes, and drive action plans for continuous improvement.
Assist in developing and implementing best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce recurring production issues
Quality Laboratory Technician
L’Oreal
Clark, NJ
02.2019 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with six specialized labs—Face, Eye, Lip, Nail, Indie, and Fast Beauty & Innovation—to ensure product quality across brands like Urban Decay, NYX, Maybelline, L’Oréal Paris, and Essie.
- Assisted in product batching, shade matching, and trialing for new launches and formula renovations, ensuring consistency and performance.
- Led the development of a new stability system for the Nail Lab, improving tracking and evaluation of product formulations.
- Partnered with vendors to source raw materials and experimental ingredients, supporting innovation and sustainability initiatives.
Laboratory Technician
Church & Dwight
Princeton, New Jersey
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Designed and executed wash studies to measure the effectiveness of reformulated OxiClean and Arm & Hammer products on various stains.
- Conducted in-depth sample examinations to verify product integrity and adherence to specifications.
Education
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01-2025
Bachelor - Physics
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2017
Skills
- Supply Chain Planning & Optimization
- SAP, APO & Power BI Proficiency
- Quality Assurance & Process Validation
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Short Term Planner
L’Oreal
12.2022 - Current
Quality Laboratory Technician
L’Oreal
02.2019 - 11.2022
Laboratory Technician
Church & Dwight
05.2017 - 01.2019
MBA - Supply Chain Management
Rutgers University
Bachelor - Physics
Rutgers University