Beauty & Personal Care Jobs
D R Newitt are a recruitment agency for the Beauty, Cosmetics & Personal Care Sectors.
We are currently supplying our clients with high calibre candidates to work in highly targeted, fast-moving manufacturers. Our clients require candidates who are accustomed to working within semi- or fully automated environments.
Our Beauty & Personal Care consultants cover a wide range of roles within the Beauty & Personal Care manufacturing sector. These include positions in technical and quality assurance, operations, production management, NPD, supply chain, logistics, procurement, engineering, finance, IT, HR, as well as sales and commercial.
If you are looking for career progress within the Beauty & Personal Care sector, call D R Newitt Recruitment on 0131 226 5060.
Jobs in Beauty & Personal Care
Typical roles we recruit:
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Planning:
Planning Manager
Senior Production Planner
Production Planner
Planning assistant
Planning Administrator
Planning Analyst
Planner
Supply Chain Assistant
Supply Chain Administrator
Operations Planner
Supply Chain Planner
Operations Scheduler
Logistics:
Logistics Manager
Logistics Controller
Supply Chain Coordinator
National Accounts Manager
Account Executive
Account Representative
Head of Accounts
National Account Manager
Key Accounts Manager
Global account Manager
Export manager
Demand:
Demand/Material Manager
Demand/ Material Planner
Material planner
Demand and Supply Planner
Stock Controller
Supply scheduler
Forecasting Manager
Forecasting Planner
Ingredient Buying:
Ingredients Buying:
Category Buying
Material Buyer
Ingredients buyer
Purchasing Manager
Supply Coordinator
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Packaging:
Packaging Operator
Packaging Technologist
Packaging Manager
Packaging Technician
Packaging Development Technician
Packaging Innovation Technician
Development Manager
Packaging Assistant
Packaging Team Lead
Packaging leader
Packaging Specialist
Packaging Coordinate
Packaging Consultant
Packaging Innovator
Chemists:
Product Development Chemist
Cosmetic Formulation Chemist
Formulation Chemist
R & D technician
Formulation Chemist
Product Development formulator
Technical Applications Manager
Development Product Scientist
NPD Chemist
New Product Development Chemist
NPD:
NPD Assistant
New Product Development Assistant
NPD Technologist
New Product Development Technologist
NPD Chemist
New Product Development Chemist
NPD Developer
New Product Developer
Cosmetic Scientist
NPD Cosmetic Scientist
NPD Formulation Chemist
New Product Development Formulation Chemist
Product Development Chemist
Product Development Scientist
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Buying:
Buying Manager
Senior Buyer
Supply Chain Buyer
Buyer
Junior Buyer
Purchasing Specialist
Sourcing Manager
Procurement:
Procurement Manager
Procurement Category Manager
Procurement Specialist
Procurement Buyer
Sourcing Procurement Manager
Senior Procurement
Sourcing Manager
Sourcing Buyer
Senior Sourcing Manager
Senior Sourcing Consultant
Buying Manager
Buying Specialist
Buying Category Manager
Buying Procurement Manager
Sales & Marketing:
International Sales Manager
International sales Manager
International global Sales Manager
Global Sales Manager
Global export Manager
Global account Representative
Global Sales Representative
Global account Executive
Global Sales Agent
International Business Development Manager
Key Accounts Manager
Commercial Manager
Warehouse:
Warehouse Manager
Warehouse Supervisor
Warehouse Operative
About beauty and personal care
Recruiting for Beauty and Personal Care Sectors
We are proud to offer specialised recruitment solutions for the beauty and personal care sectors. Our expertise includes:
Beauty Industry Jobs
We connect professionals with top employers in the beauty industry, offering a range of opportunities from cosmetics job openings to personal care careers.Personal Care Employment Services:
We connect professionals with top employers in the personal care industry, ensuring that businesses find the right talent to enhance their teams.Cosmetics Career Opportunities:
Explore our cosmetics industry job listings for roles in product development, marketing, and more.Beauty Sector Talent Management:
We provide comprehensive talent acquisition and executive search services to help you find the leaders who will drive your business forward.
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FAQs
What types of roles exist within the beauty and personal care industry?
Roles include formulation, regulatory, quality, manufacturing, brand management, and commercial positions. Candidates may work across product development, compliance, or go-to-market functions.
Do candidates need industry-specific experience to enter this sector?
Not always. Adjacent experience (FMCG, chemicals) can transfer into beauty roles. Clients may accept cross-sector candidates where technical fundamentals align.
What skills are most in demand for cosmetic and personal care roles?
Formulation expertise, regulatory knowledge, innovation capability, and market awareness. Clients prioritise candidates who can develop compliant, commercially viable products.
What are typical salary expectations in formulation, regulatory, and marketing roles?
Technical roles often command higher salaries due to scarcity. Marketing roles vary based on brand scale and experience. Clients must remain competitive to attract specialist talent.
How does D R Newitt match candidates with niche beauty brands vs global companies?
They assess candidate preferences, experience level, and cultural fit, aligning them with appropriate employers. Clients receive candidates suited to their scale and operating model.
What is the hiring process for clients seeking specialist talent in this sector?
It involves role scoping, targeted search, candidate screening, and shortlist delivery. Technical roles often require deeper validation due to regulatory and formulation complexity.
How long does it take to recruit for technical or R&D roles in beauty?
Typically longer than commercial roles due to limited talent pools. Specialist recruiters reduce delays by maintaining networks of pre-qualified candidates.
Are there opportunities for candidates to move between FMCG and beauty sectors?
Yes. Skills in formulation, quality, and manufacturing often transfer. Clients benefit from broader candidate pipelines when open to cross-sector hiring.
What geographic regions offer the most opportunities in this industry?
Opportunities cluster around manufacturing hubs and brand headquarters. Candidates may need to consider relocation for senior or specialist roles.
How does D R Newitt ensure cultural fit between candidates and employers?
Through detailed screening of working style, expectations, and company culture. This reduces turnover risk and improves long-term placement success.