Product Launch Assistant Manager

tarte™ is the pioneer of high-performance naturals™ & one of the fastest growing cosmetic companies in the U.S. Nearly 25 years ago, founder & CEO Maureen Kelly set out to create a cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-proof products packed with good-for-you ingredients that deliver real results without compromise. Each item is developed without the icky, bad stuff (like parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, & more) & with the best naturally-derived ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. The brand is 85% vegan (with 100% vegan skincare!) & proud to be the #1 concealer brand in the US.* tarte™ is committed to sharing its passion for skinvigorating™ ingredients with the world: it has in-store presence in over 20 countries & online at tarte.com, shipping to over 50 countries worldwide!

But tarte™ doesn't stop there. Giving back has always been a part of the brand's DNA. tarte is committed to lifting up others, having cleared thousands of teacher wishlists & mentoring future leaders & entrepreneurs through the tartelette U & internship programs & the shape your future™ small business awards. In 2017, tarte™ founded heart to tarte™, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to help support causes like female empowerment, underserved communities, environmental conservancy, animal rescue, disaster relief & health & wellness initiatives. tarte also sustainably sources ingredients directly from cooperatives, & in 2019 helped fund the creation of an all-female maracuja cooperative in the Rainforest.

Are you a force of nature who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to contribute to tarte's mission of offering cruelty-free, eco-chic cosmetics chock high-performance natural™ ingredients? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Product Launch Assistant Manager

We are looking for an experienced professional to fill the Product Launch Assistant Manager position in a fast-paced, growing cosmetic company. In short, this position drives all aspects of the launch production process including supply chain, procurement of components, timely delivery of the finished good, and finalizing development details with cross functional teams and contract manufactures.

Responsibilities:

• Manage timelines and secures production schedules for new product launches
• Communicate any delays with production to cross functional NPD (Project Management) team
• Trouble shoot quality issues and concerns with cross functional teams and contract manufacturers while maintaining targeted timeline
• Works cross functionally with internal teams such as Product Development, Packaging, Demand Planning, Retail Operations, and NPD
• Develop product specifications for filler and conduct line trials at vendor location
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers to establish new efficiencies and confirm capabilities
• Communicate with overseas offices on timing of new components, quality issues, and ship methods
• Review established targets and negotiate price with vendors to find cost saving opportunities
• Complete launch lifecycle by passing off information and launch details to internal replenishment team
• Conduct bi-weekly technical meeting with Product Development, Regulatory, and Quality to drive conception/product usage, and understand any testing claims on pack needed

Requirements:

• BS / BA
• 2-4 years professional working experience in the cosmetic industry, preferred supply chain/production or project management
• Preferred supply chain/production or project management
• Experience in vendor relationship (contract manufacturers)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including e-mail, Word and Excel
• Experience with ERP systems
• Effective planning and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, negotiate, and problem solve
• Ability to execute under accelerated timeframes and quickly adapt to change in priorities
• Comfortable in working in a complex, ambiguous, ever-changing environment
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills, with ability to convey ideas clearly

Our Perks:

• Salary range: $70,000-85,000 (compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k plan & access to health and wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more!
• Hybrid work policy
• Gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give-back initiatives
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.