Oversee finished goods inventory, service, and cost for the product categories supported, in addition to developing supplier relationships to support those goals.
Negotiate component, raw Ingredient, contract manufacturing terms and minimum order quantities (MOQ) for new product launches and items already existing in the portfolio
Build and sustain team members relationships with Marketing, Package Engineering, Quality, Demand Planning, Project Management, and Finance
Establish supplier selection criteria, evaluate alternative suppliers, manage the RFQ process, and guide final supplier selection
Identify any challenges and opportunities with the supply plans (lead-times, capacity constraints), prepare analysis and communicate with Category Team with recommended action plans specifically in areas of supply and production planning with projected impact to goals
Improve and rationalize supply base on an ongoing basis
Partner with and support Planning by being an active participant with regards to mitigation of service issues for both new and inline products

Experience sourcing Beauty products
5+ years professional experience in sourcing and procurement
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field
Experience managing the contract, sourcing and negotiation with third-party suppliers to achieve an appropriate balance of quality and cost
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets and write advanced macros)
Strong analytical skills, a passion for slicing and dicing data and knack for summarizing findings for senior leadership
Change management experience with the ability to manage complexity while working collaboratively.
Process design and improvement experience

Eligible for benefits as of date of hire (health, dental, vision, life and other voluntary programs)
You are immediately vested in Avon’s matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan. Avon matches your contributions dollar-for dollar up to 3% of your eligible pay, and $0.50 per dollar on the next 2% of your eligible pay.
Company sponsored Life insurance, AD&D and Disability benefits with option to buy up
Wellness incentive programs
Commuter, Health Reimbursement (HRA) and Flexible Spending (FSA) accounts
Family Care (back-up child and elder care) benefit Programs
Additional voluntary benefit programs available such as group legal, critical care, accident, pet insurance and identity protection insurance.

Beauty Sourcing Manager

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