Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

Location: In-Office 5 days/week in Playa Vista, CA HQ

Thrive Causemetics is Bigger Than Beauty™: an independent, female-owned beauty brand creating high-performance, vegan cosmetics. Our products are cruelty-free, paraben-free, and sulfate-free, and every purchase helps a woman thrive through our Bigger Than Beauty™ program. Thrive is committed to fostering a collaborative workplace where everyone’s voice matters. We are seeking an entry-level Supply Chain Coordinator to support our purchasing and inventory management activities. This role will assist the supply chain team in processing purchase orders, tracking shipments, and maintaining inventory records. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate eager to start a career in supply chain management, develop hands‑on experience, and grow within a fast‑paced beauty brand.

Ensure Netsuite is updated weekly with expected ship and delivery dates.

Production Tracking: Manage the timing of purchase orders, track production, and ensure on‑time delivery of inbound materials and finished goods

Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate production or material delays before they impact the business, escalating as needed

Inventory Reconciliation: Manage inventory reconciliation at contract manufacturers (CMs) and drive resolution of discrepancies

Excess Inventory Management: Monitor and mitigate excess inventory at CMs to reduce carrying costs and waste

Expedition Analysis: Conduct air freight and expedition analysis, managing expedition options with packaging and CM suppliers to improve production lead times

Partner with suppliers to continuously improve production lead times and optimize delivery timing

Invoice Resolution: Research and resolve invoice discrepancies in partnership with finance and suppliers

Deliver weekly inventory risk updates to cross-functional teams, providing clear visibility into supply status and potential disruptions

2+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, planning, or purchasing, preferably within the beauty, personal care, or consumer products industry

Experience working directly with contract manufacturers and packaging suppliers

Working knowledge of inventory reconciliation, BOMs, and purchase order lifecycle management

Experience with freight, expedition, and lead‑time analysis a plus

Comfortable surfacing risks early and communicating clearly with both suppliers and internal cross‑functional partners

Proficiency in Excel and supply chain / ERP systems to track, analyze, and report on order and inventory status

S. without current or future sponsorship for an immigration‑related work benefit. Thrive Causemetics does not hire H-1B, F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT candidates for this role.

Additionally, this role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. Thrive Causemetics provides a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, life insurance, disability insurance, and employee assistance programs.

#