Description

PLANNING COORDINATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and energetic self-starter to join Astral Health & Beauty as a Planning Coordinator. The Planning Coordinator will be a crucial member of our supply chain operations, responsible for ensuring the efficient planning and coordination of various aspects of the production process. This dynamic and multifaceted role involves a combination of meeting production targets, maintaining inventory levels, and delivering products to our customers in a timely manner.

The ideal candidate shines in a dynamic environment, has strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and an understanding of supply chain principles. This position will collaborate across the brands of the Astral Health & Beauty organization by managing the complexities of production, distribution, and logistics.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Demand Forecasting:

---Collaborate with the brands and marketing to gather insights and develop accurate demand forecasts for beauty and skincare products.

Inventory Management:

---Minimize excess inventory while ensuring product availability by making decisions regarding when and how much to order, considering factors such as lead times, carrying costs, and demand fluctuations. 

---Manage all Purchase orders and Out of Stock Percentage. 

---Manage cycle counting and receiving at our contract manufacturers and third-party logistics providers. 

Supplier Relations:

---Manage relationships with suppliers, including manufacturers and packaging providers, to ensure the timely delivery of materials.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

---Collaborate with various brand teams to successfully plan, address supply chain issues, and implement process improvements.

Data Analysis:

---Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and other relevant information to make informed decisions and improvements in the production and planning process.

Reporting: 

---Prepare and present regular reports on supply chain performance, inventory levels, and demand forecasting accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operational management, business, or a related field.
• Experience in production planning or supply chain coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with supply chain planning software and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

ABOUT ASTRAL HEALTH & BEAUTY

Astral Health & Beauty has established itself as a leading authority in natural and plant-based skin care and color cosmetics. We’re the name behind a family of high-quality, ingredient-driven beauty brands dedicated to innovation. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, our groundbreaking, multi-brand beauty company operates through a portfolio of four distinct brands: Aloette, COSMEDIX, PÜR and butter LONDON—all of which are proudly cruelty-free. From skin care and makeup, to body care and 8-Free nail lacquers, we offer an array of innovative solutions designed to deliver superior results people can feel good about. With innovative and transformative beauty, skincare products and more, our Astral mission is to redefine the face of clean beauty. We embrace diversity and develop products to meet the needs of a global marketplace. Our success is the result of entrepreneurial spirit, passion, drive and pushing boundaries, knowing that our commitment to the customer is more than skin deep.

It is Astral Health & Beauty’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristics in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.