Assistant Manager, Supply Chain (New Product Launch)

Assistant Manager, Supply Chain

The Assistant Manager, Supply Chain role requires a blend of strategic thinking, operational efficiency, and strong communication skills to navigate the complexities of the supply chain. As a Supply Chain Manager focused on New Launch programs, you play a pivotal role in optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations to ensure efficient, timely and cost-effective management of components and finished goods. This is a hybrid role with its main location in our corporate office based in West Hollywood, CA.

Patrick Ta Beauty was founded in 2019 by celebrity makeup artist Patrick Ta alongside his business partners Rima Minasyan and Avo Minasyan. The brand is rooted in Patrick's decades of artistry and his signature red-carpet glow. The brand launched with a mission to make red carpet artistry accessible to all creating luxurious, easy-to-use formulas designed for both professionals and everyday beauty lovers. The brand is built on intentional innovation, focusing on products that elevate and simplify makeup application.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Relationship Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with new and key suppliers to ensure reliable supply and to foster opportunities for cost savings and innovation.
• Global Sourcing : Influence and evaluate global sourcing opportunities to optimize costs while maintaining quality standards.
• Strategic Partnerships : Develop strategic partnerships with key vendors to secure long-term benefits for both parties.
• Purchase Order Management : Create, issue and manage New Launch purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished goods.
• Risk Management : Identify potential supply chain risks (e.g., supplier issues, delays to launch plan, logistics disruptions) and develop contingency plans. Drive results with cross functional departments (e.g., Product Development, Packaging, Marketing, Finance) to ensure supply chain strategies support new launch calendar and overall business objectives.
• Vendor Performance Metrics : Manage a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) for evaluating vendor performance in areas such as OTIF, quality, cost optimization, customer service levels.
• Continuous Improvement : Use scorecard data to identify areas for improvement and work with vendors to enhance performance and resolve issues. Communicate supply chain performance and challenges to cross functional departments, providing insights and recommendations for improvements.
• Inventory Management : Partner with Demand & Supply Planning to optimize inventory levels to ensure product availability without overstocking. Lead monthly component inventory reconciliation with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Logistics : Partner with Logistics on freight forwarder selections to ensure timely deliveries from supplier to supplier and contract manufactures to warehouse.
• Warehouse : Partner with 3PL Operations department on delivery discrepancies to ensure all contract manufactures are producing within + / - 5% tolerance.
• Master Data : Partner with Inventory Planning department to ensure new SKU, UPC and BOM creations in NetSuite in advance of creating New Launch purchase orders and receiving transfer orders.
• Up to 10% international and domestic travel required.

Professional Qualifications

What We Offer :

Note : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.