Production Coordinator

Position Overview:

Title: Production Coordinator

Location: Willowbrook, Illinois

Type: Full-time; in-office (flexible to hybrid schedule after 3-6 months)

Compensation: Negotiable (based on experience)

We are seeking a highly organized and detail oriented Production Coordinator to join our team in Willowbrook, Illinois. This role will be responsible for scheduling, coordinating and maintaining production schedules both internally and externally among our Contract Manufacturing network. The role works closely with Demand/Supply Planning, Inventory and Warehouse Management teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production schedules for specified products and accounts ensuring that deadlines are met, and resources are utilized efficiently.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for contract manufacturers, managing communication and overseeing the production process to meet commitment dates of clients and customers.
• Coordinate with purchasing and warehouse teams confirming component and raw materials are available for production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Commercial Sales, Brand Owners, Product Development and Project Management to align production schedules with customer demands and company objectives.
• Monitor and report on the status of production, ensuring that any potential delays of issues are identified and addressed promptly.
• Analyze production data and work with contract manufacturers to optimize production processes and improve efficiency.
• Negotiate timeline and resolve any conflicts or discrepancies that may arise with contract manufacturers.
• Provide regular updates to management on production progress, potential risks, and recommended solutions.
• Supports internal audits and reconciliation of Tru’s ERP/MRP system.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 1-3 Years of experience in a production planning role, preferably within Fragrance, Beauty, Food/Beverage and/or Consumer Goods.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with Production Planning and ERP Software(s) (NetSuite, SAP, etc.)
• Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with internal and external partners.
• Excellent problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers is highly desirable.

Company Overview:

Tru Fragrance & Beauty is a team of brand creators, a partner for retailers, and a residency for founders and young beauty brands. We have 50 years’ experience in the vast fragrance, beauty and wellness space, delivering paramount creative capabilities, category management and logistical excellence.

Our unmatched infrastructure allows us to craft and execute data-driven strategies as unique as each client, providing in-house services within ideation, global operations, retail and brand strategy, brand marketing, data intelligence, e-commerce and funding and portfolio management. Our team of in-house experts are extensions of our retail and brand partners, navigating the ever-evolving industry as one.

Our portfolio includes Gen-Z favorite Le Monde Gourmand, fragrance-as-wellness brand Lake & Skye, high-performance body care brand Supersuite, and licenses including Yellowstone and Wrangler, with distribution including Ulta, Sephora EU, Nordstrom, Blue Mercury and many more.

Tru maintains a premier position as a multidisciplinary innovation engine and supplier, with a roster of A-list celebrity and retail partners, including American Eagle Outfitters, Target, TJ Maxx, and Urban Outfitters. Tru Fragrance & Beauty operates out of Willowbrook, Illinois and New York City.