Production NPD Launch Analyst

Kitsch; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitsch is seeking a Production NPD Launch Analyst to ensure new product launches land on time and in full. You will own production from brief approval through the first 90 days post-launch, handing off cleanly to the ongoing management team. Every new product lands on time, in full, in the right place, thanks to your oversight.

In this role, you will manage briefs, coordinate with vendors, track capacity, and deliver post-launch checks. Experience in cosmetics or beauty supply chains is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning and launch operations.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Ability to analyze production capacity and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Review briefs early to catch risks in lead time, capacity, or vendor readiness.
• Ensure launch quantities arrive on time and at the right destinations (DTC, Amazon, Wholesale).
• Place and manage purchase orders for new SKUs and onboarding vendors/components.
• Flag at-risk launch dates early to allow proactive action.
• Maintain vendor scorecards for all products in the launch pipeline.
• Build monthly reports comparing vendor capacity to upcoming launch schedules.
• Deliver a clean handoff package at launch and monitor for 90 days.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Negotiation

Vendor management

Production capacity analysis

Job description

About Kitsch

Kitsch is a certified female and minority-owned global beauty brand. Our products are in 32,000+ retailers across 92 countries. We make everyday essentials that make you feel exceptional.

About Kitsch

Kitsch is a certified female and minority-owned global beauty brand. Our products are in 32,000+ retailers across 92 countries. We make everyday essentials that make you feel exceptional.

Location: LATAM

The Role

We're looking for a Production NPD Launch Analyst to make sure every new product launch lands on time and in full. You'll own production from the moment a brief is approved all the way through the first 90 days after launch. Once a product is live and stable, you'll hand it off clean to the team that manages it long term. Every new product Kitsch launches earns its shelf space the moment it lands on time, in full, in the right place - and that starts with you.

What You'll Do

• Review new product briefs early to catch risks in lead time, capacity, or vendor readiness before a launch date is locked
• Make sure launch quantities arrive on time and in full at the right destination - DTC, Amazon, and Wholesale
• Place and manage purchase orders for new SKUs, including onboarding any new vendors or components
• Flag at-risk launch dates early, so the team has time to react
• Keep vendor scorecards current for every product in the launch pipeline
• Build a monthly report comparing vendor capacity to the upcoming launch schedule
• Deliver a clean handoff package at launch, then follow up for 90 days to catch any early issues

What You Brin

• Experience in supply chain planning
• Strong negotiation skills
• Vendor management experience
• Ability to analyze production capacity

Nice to have:

• Project management experience
• Background in the cosmetics industry
• Knowledge of international shipping