Planning Manager - NPI

Rare Beauty, based in El Segundo, aims to break down unrealistic standards of perfection. Here at Rare Beauty, we place purpose and social impact at the heart of everything we do—from the products we make to the community we create. We empower our team and our community to challenge beauty norms by shaping positive conversations about self‑acceptance and mental health. Our mission is to help everyone celebrate their individuality by redefining what beauty means.

We promote self‑acceptance and give people the tools they need to feel less alone in the world. We take pride in offering best‑in‑class benefits, with medical monthly premiums covered by the Company at 100%, employee certification in mental health first aid at work, free yoga, quarterly makeup stipend and much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Purchasing and Production Manager will be responsible for supporting, defining, and executing the supply chain and production strategy for New Product Introduction (NPI) orders. This role requires effective supplier relationship management and ownership of production execution for all products in the designated product categories. The manager will collaborate with internal partners and manufacturers to ensure on‑time and quality product delivery, including turnkey and non‑turnkey SKUs.

The role requires deep understanding of production process for formulated products and primary components. The ability to assess financial risks related to supply and production decisions is a must. This involves monitoring, tracking, and resolving issues to support replenishment of core SKUs, sampling programs, and assigned categories.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Vendor Management:
  Take full ownership as the primary point of contact for vendors, proactively fostering and nurturing strong, collaborative relationships. Lead operational efforts to ensure the seamless and successful delivery of products, from initial order to final shipment.
• Production and Manufacturing:
  Lead calls with manufacturers, overseeing and managing the progress of Newness Launch programs. Ensure the timely and efficient shipment and delivery of both components and finished goods, consistently meeting production deadlines.
• Project Management:
  Drive and own the execution of critical project deliverables, while identifying and resolving issues proactively. Leverage supply planning data to anticipate and mitigate delivery risks, and ensure clear communication of supply challenges and risk mitigation strategies during weekly update meetings.
• Risk Management:
  
  Responsible for identifying, escalating, and addressing critical supply chain risks and constraints. Provide timely input on risk‑buy decisions and assess potential financial impacts. Hold suppliers accountable to their commitments, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Purchase Order Management:
  Own the tracking, updating, and management of all open purchase orders (POs), including post production samples and assigned categories. Ensure that purchase orders are accurately maintained in ERP systems, contributing to the overall efficiency of the production process.
• Cross-Department
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate closely with the logistics team to ensure timely delivery to manufacturers and distribution centres, recommend air and expedite needs. Partner with the Product Development (PD) and Quality teams to actively support innovation pipelines, ensuring that product launches are executed smoothly and on time.
• Supplier Performance & Quality Control:
  Take a proactive role in monitoring and assessing supplier performance. Lead the Business Review data collection process, working with PD and Quality teams to resolve product issues, facilitate financial recoupment if necessary, and uphold high product quality standards.
• Reporting & Analysis:
  Own the development and maintenance of reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs). Use data‑driven insights to identify trends and provide strategic recommendations to drive informed decision‑making.
• Compliance:
  Ensure suppliers adherence to company policies, industry regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and safety standards, maintaining the highest levels of…