Supply Chain Manager

LAWLESS Beauty; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A cosmetics brand is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Manager to manage the end-to-end product life cycle for their growing line. The role involves strategic planning, sourcing, procurement, and logistics, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in cosmetics, and is skilled in data analysis and vendor management. Strong ERP software proficiency is required, with NetSuite experience preferred. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or demand planning.
• Strong experience with skincare and cosmetics packaging components.
• APICS (CPIM or CSCP) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies.
• Oversee sourcing, procurement, supply planning, and logistics.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Supply Chain Strategy Development

Vendor Management

Data Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LAWLESS Beauty is a clean, high-performance color cosmetics brand redefining what it means to be “clean” in beauty. Founded by Annie Lawless, the brand stands for modern glamour without compromise — unapologetically bold, effortless, and driven by innovation. With a growing community of loyal fans and best-selling franchises like Forget the Filler, LAWLESS is expanding rapidly through Sephora, LawlessBeauty.com, and international channels.

Position Overview

LAWLESS Beauty is seeking a proactive, analytical, and experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee the end-to-end product life cycle for our growing cosmetics brand. You will lead sourcing, procurement, supply planning, inventory management, and logistics, ensuring high-quality, sustainable materials are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and is skilled at building strong supplier relationships while optimizing costs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies to optimize material flow across DTC and wholesale channels.
• Partner with Marketing and Sales to translate demand forecasts into actionable finished good production plans.
• Own material resource planning to support timely finished good manufacturing and new product launches.
• Assess forecasts and adjust supply plans to support business demand and launch timing.
• Prepare regular forecast and inventory updates for leadership, including key risks and timing considerations.
• Build and maintain strong purchasing relationships with contract manufacturing partners and key component vendors.
• Lead negotiations for pricing, contracts, MOQs, and lead times.
• Manage vendor performance and ensure alignment with brand and timeline expectations.
• Track supplier performance against production timelines and delivery commitments, and elevate issues as needed.
• Maintain visibility into open purchase orders and production status across key vendors and manufacturing partners.

Inventory Optimization

• Monitor inventory levels for packaging components and finished goods across multiple sites to ensure product availability while minimizing carrying costs, excess, and obsolescence.
• Partner with retail planning teams to align on forecasts and purchase order timing.
• Build and maintain reporting to track inventory position, inventory risk, and future supply needs across components and finished goods.
• Identify and communicate inventory risks, including potential shortages, excess, and slow-moving inventory.

Quality

• Work closely with vendors and manufacturing partners to improve and refine quality protocols to maintain brand standards across all product categories.

Logistics & Distribution

• Oversee 3PL partnerships and transportation for efficient, cost-effective distribution of finished goods and components.
• Ensure compliance with retailer routing guidelines and fulfillment requirements.
• Coordinate inbound shipments with suppliers, freight partners, and warehouse providers to support timely receipt of materials and finished goods.
• Monitor shipment timing and delivery status to help ensure product availability and on-time fulfillment.
• Develop dual-sourcing strategies and contingency plans for critical raw materials and components to ensure uninterrupted production.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to maintain data integrity, track KPIs (inventory turns, on-time delivery), and generate actionable reports.
• Develop recurring reporting on inventory, supplier performance, and service levels to support operational decision-making.
• Analyze supply chain performance and recommend process improvements to support efficiency, visibility, and execution.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or demand planning, preferably within the skincare, cosmetics, or personal care industry.
• Strong experience with skincare and cosmetics packaging components is required.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP software (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, modeling); NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to balance multiple priorities across a fast-moving launch calendar.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally on a lean team where you own the outcome end to end.
• APICS (CPIM or CSCP) certification is a plus.