Operations/Purchasing Manager - Beauty

Company Overview

Our client is a growing skincare and cosmetics products group, with several well known brands under their belt sold at Ulta, Sally Beauty, Harmon Beauty, and many others. They are seeking an Operations/Purchasing Manager.

Position Overview: 
In this  role you will plan, organize, and control activities related to the purchasing and manufacturing of our client's  products.  You must be pro-active and able to do deep level analysis to ensure that you are never out of stock on goods.

Responsibilities:

-Plans inventory purchasing by analyzing sales trends, lead times and efficient inventory levels. 
-Ensure purchase orders and planning schedules are prepared for timely inventory production. 
-Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for purchasing and inventory control. 
-Secure packaging suppliers at a cost effective price with respect to bottles, tubes, cartons, labels, promotional packaging and corrugate. 
-Maintain accuracy of standard costs and bills of material in MAS 90 operating system. 
-Manage relationships with Vendors to maximize cost savings & quality controls. 
-Cross functional duties include working with Marketing and Design in the development and production process of new products. 

Requirements: 
-Bachelor's degree  
-Strong Excel, math & analytical skills. 
-Knowledge of inventory, record keeping, beauty industry & accounting a plus. 
-Basic negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills. 

- MAS 90 or Sage experience would be a plus!