Who We Are
iLABS is an innovation-focused, full service, global beauty company with proven track record for award winning formulas and product development. The art and science of innovation is in our DNA. Through our worldwide network of talented chemists, scientists and creatives, we bring authentic innovation and cutting-edge technology to every product we design.
The Way We Work
Whether you're an established brand or an indie start-up, our team of beauty industry professionals nurture your project through each phase of development, from concept to finished goods. We take the time to understand your goals through access to cutting-edge technologies, raw materials, sustainable materials and the latest marketing analysis. Our dedicated team guides your vision, ensuring your product takes center stage in a crowded market.
Job Summary
This role will partner with cross-functional team members to ensure continuity of supply to customers' requirements and deadlines, while driving savings and achieving optimal cost of ownership through supply base management, internal demand management, and process enhancements.
Responsibilities
- Purchasing components and company supplies daily.
- Negotiate lower costs, more value, and better payment terms.
- Ensure the availability of materials for production and anticipating issues to minimize impact.
- Track and ensure components are shipped in the most economical, safe, efficient, and timely manner through Logistics management.
- Collaborate closely with our carriers to ensure consolidation efforts result in cost savings.
- Daily follow up on deliveries with vendors and suppliers
- Collaborating with Customer Service & Project Managers to ensure deliveries are communicated and actioned.
- Maintaining purchasing & delivery data in our Elements System
- Define the materials supply planning parameters and standardize the supply practice.
- Collaborate with Purchasing team in the creation of relationships with suppliers.
- Support Project Managers and Planning within the validation of timelines for new launches.
- Set objectives and follow up supply chain key performance indicators for suppliers' service, inventory management of components and excess and obsolete.
- Maintains contact with vendors and evaluates vendor performance.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; tactfully and skillfully obtain the right materials, and services at the right time for fair and reasonable prices.
- Ability to provide relevant procurement reporting information and recommendations to management weekly.
- Must be meticulous with detailed, written, and verbal communication.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain/purchasing management and Logistics or related field
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical skills with diligence
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, excel.
- Strong follow up skills
- Inventory Management
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Competitive 401(k) match with immediate vesting
- Paid time off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Summer Fridays)
- Free Shuttle Service to and from NYC and the office
- Daily subsidized meals
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
iLABS (Innovation Labs) Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.