Planner, Material Supply Planning

Orveon Planner, Supply & Material Planning

Orveon is a new kind of beauty company on a powerful mission: to change the way the world thinks about beauty. We dare to do things differently pushing boundaries with purpose, inspiring creativity, and moving with intention in everything we do.

We are a collective of three premium and prestige beauty brands: bareMinerals, BUXOM, and Laura Mercier. With offices in New York, London, and Columbus, we combine the energy of an entrepreneurial spirit with the scale and ambition to change the way the world thinks about beauty.

Our culture is built on our IMPACT values Innovative, Motivated, Passionate, Accountable, Collaborative, and Thoughtful. These aren't just words; they define how we show up for each other, for our brands, and for the world around us. We gain strength from our differences and believe that progress happens when we move as one. We are proud to offer a hybrid work model to support the work-life balance of our teams, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, agile environment where everyone can thrive.

About the Role

The Planner, Supply & Material Planning will be responsible for managing component supply, local inventory operation, and go-to-market execution across all brands, categories, and channels. This is a "hands-on" role where the individual will have tactical responsibilities but also take strategic ownership of financial metrics and improvement targets.

This individual will develop a supply strategy that ensures product availability in the most efficient manner for the business. This highly collaborative role will accomplish this internally through interfacing extensively with the Supply planning function, sourcing, purchasing, product development, marketing, and sales.

The Planner, Supply & Material Planning must establish effective business relationships with key suppliers / Material suppliers and occasionally visit the suppliers as necessary.

The Planner will also contribute to system and process improvements and be asked to creatively problem solve any business issues that may arise.

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive optimization and continuous improvement to overall supply cycles and inventory holdings, delivering both availability and asset management objectives. This includes stock holding parameter management through the demand requirements plan, lead time reduction, excess and obsolescence prevention
• Track, report and manage supply constraints and capacity constraint scenarios, providing detailed root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions. Communicate to key stakeholders (including commercial, sales, and brand teams) the risks, impacts and recovery timelines
• Partner with other supply chain teams to deliver on time and in full deliveries to customers across saleable products and point of sale materials in line with on counter dates
• Partner with Demand Planning teams to deliver a best-in-class IBP monthly process. Lead inventory analysis and effectively communicate challenges and opportunities to enable critical business and operating decisions with senior leadership
• Partner with Distribution and Logistics teams to identify and deliver operational efficiencies and streamline processes
• Partner with suppliers and visit as needed to build and manage business relationships and enhance personal knowledge
• Assist in maintaining accuracy and integrity across all aspects of product information, reporting and systems parameters
• Lead / participate in key initiatives spanning the end-to-end supply chain and broader business, including ERP implementation
• Identify cost saving opportunities, risks, and liabilities; develop mitigation strategies wherever possible
• Other project responsibilities as assigned by Management

Position Requirements

• Ability to establish effective business relationships with suppliers / CMs
• Advanced MS Excel skills: demonstrated ability to quickly manipulate large raw data sets to produce reporting that is intuitive and easy to read/understand' advanced formulas and experience with pivot tables required
• Advanced MS Power Point skills: demonstrated ability to summarize analysis into slides appropriate for distribution across the organization/management
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely to peers and senior leadership
• Attention to detail and accuracy on multiple projects under time pressure
• Highly analytical and extremely self-motivated with critical thinking mindset
• Ability to quickly adapt in a highly collaborative environment, a team player, fit with brands and culture
• Familiarity with enterprise planning systems and tools (i.e. IBM Cognos, SAP IBP, etc.)
• Effective negotiator
• Strong communication skills
• Possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Qualifications & Competencies

• 3 to 5 years' experience in production planning, and/or production either at the brand level or at a contract manufacturer
• Beauty or CPG industry experience preferred
• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills
• Effective persuasion and influencing skills, especially with senior leadership
• APICS certification preferred but not required
• 4-year bachelor's degree required: major in business, finance, supply chain, or related field preferred

What Orveon Offers You

You are a creator of Orveon's success and your own. This is a rare opportunity to share your voice, accelerate your career, drive innovation and fostering growth. We're a human sized company so your work will have a big impact on the organization. We invest in the well-being of our Orveoners both personally and professionally and provide tailored benefits to support all of you, such as:

• "Hybrid First" Model 3 days per week in office, balancing virtual and face-to-face interactions.
• "Work From Anywhere" Freedom to work six (6) weeks annually from the location of your choice.
• Complimentary Products Free and discounted products on new releases and fan-favorites.
• Professional Development Exposure to senior leadership, learning and development programs, and career advancement opportunities.
• Community Engagement Volunteer opportunities in the communities in which we live and work.

Pay Transparency The following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position.

At Orveon Global, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications.

The pay range for this position is $55,000-$70,000. Supplemented with all the amazing benefits above for full-time employees!

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Orveon is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We strive to build and nurture a culture where a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is instinctive. Our deep sense of passion and pride in what we do, both as individuals and as a collective, unifies our shared commitment to "changing beauty for the better". Therefore, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. We recognize and celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds and know they create a more robust and creative work environment.