Senior Coordinator, Production Planning

Tarte Cosmetics

Production Planner responsible for creating 12-month production plans. Ensuring optimal inventory levels and cross-functional alignment in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $66,500 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production planning and inventory management, with a strong focus on optimizing supply chain processes and ensuring on-time delivery. Proficient in utilizing advanced Excel functions for data analysis and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

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Production PlanningInventory ManagementAdvanced Excel ProficiencyCross-Functional CommunicationAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Production PlanningInventory ManagementData AnalysisSKU-Level Lead Time AnalysisPlanning Tool Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborative MindsetAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesStrong Business Judgment

Industry Keywords

Cosmetics IndustrySupply Chain ManagementDemand PlanningProduction SchedulingPerformance Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and validate monthly finished goods production plans and component supply requirements to support on-time delivery and targeted fill rate performance
Maintain accuracy and integrity of production planning parameters within systems
Set production priorities and communicate availability timelines to Demand Planning to ensure visibility for sales and customer needs
Effectively communicate and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Manage inventory levels across finished goods, work-in-progress, and components, including excess, obsolete, and slow-moving items
Drive proactive production and inventory strategies to minimize out-of-stocks while balancing demand variability and supply constraints
Build and maintain accurate planning tools and files to support production scheduling, inventory management, and decision-making
Oversee the depletion of obsolete components and coordinate transitions to new materials to ensure continuity of production
Analyze and adjust SKU-level lead times to improve supply reliability and reduce inventory risk
Evaluate lead times across product categories and recommend optimization opportunities based on portfolio insights
Support special program planning and conduct performance analysis to inform future planning strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of experience in production planning or a related field (cosmetics/beauty industry preferred)
Strong proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational and analytical capabilities
Ability to develop and execute both short- and long-term plans aligned with business objectives
Demonstrates strong business judgment and high ethical standards
Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving environment
Strong listening skills with a collaborative mindset and positive attitude

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment