Director, Sourcing and Production

About the Role:

BFA Industries inspires everyone to express themselves, making beauty accessible for all. Through product innovation, machine learning technology, and a community-first mindset, we democratize beauty by delivering not only personalized experiences, but a feeling of authentic self-expression. We’re home to the largest beauty subscription brands in the world: IPSY and BoxyCharm, as well as brand incubator, Madeby Collective, and personal care brand, Refreshments and have a beauty community that’s over 30M strong. Headquartered in San Mateo, with offices in New York, Miami, Santa Monica, and Argentina, BFA brings together a diverse group of entrepreneurial thinkers and creative problem solvers with a penchant for getting things done. 

We're looking for a Director of Sourcing & Production to take part in our Procurement team at BFA. The team supports a variety of product categories from bag, package, to beauty/personal care, and more. You will be responsible for the end to end support—market intelligence, benchmarking support, negotiating contracts, sourcing & onboarding of new vendors, product development, cost negotiations, delivery tracking, and complete production management.

Are you a team leader who knows how to recruit and mentor a highly talented team to set and achieve strategic goals? Are you highly experienced with the overseas manufacturing process and know all the ins and outs of navigating the sourcing pipeline? If you are able to execute processes, as well as adapt as needed in a fast-growing business, this role is for you!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• You will handle the key sourcing functions, including supplier selection, marketing intelligence, business partner management, contract management, negotiations, etc.
• You will set and lead the team to execute team objectives and consistently measuring the results
• Develop processes to ensure production cycles deliver against quality, cost and time objectives
• Identify and implement standard methodologies to ensure continuous improvement throughout our sourcing and production management efforts
• Continually seek creative opportunities for cost-savings and shorter lead times
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Operations, Customer Care and Finance to develop, test, and execute ideas designed to improve both internal processes and the member experience
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, including developing new and existing relationships, and handling critical issues
• Recruit and lead a growing team of buyers, aiding in their career development, and serving as an excellent resource
• Handle issues and resolve them

What We are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 10+ years of experience in a Sourcing/Production Management role in package, textile or beauty industry
• Experience with overseas manufacturing and working with overseas suppliers
• Experience working with supplier vendors in both a turnkey and non-turnkey environment is a plus
• Consistent track record of leading and hiring teams
• Extraordinary business insight, financial analysis, and quantitative skills required
• Ability to drive and handle multiple priorities and projects with urgency in a dynamic environment
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong social skills
• Well organized with strong attention to detail

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary & equity grants
• Annual bonus program (paid out quarterly)
• Paid Time Off
• Work from home flexibility
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free Glam Bag Plus or BoxyCharm subscription
• Learning & development programs

ABOUT US

Beauty for All is the home of the largest beauty subscription brands in the world: IPSY and BoxyCharm, as well as brand incubator, Madeby Collective, and personal care brand, Refreshments, and have a beauty community that’s over 30M strong.

IPSY, a Beauty For All brand, was founded in 2011 and is the largest beauty subscription in the world. IPSY delivers customized Glam Bags leveraging IPSY Match, a proprietary technology that analyzes hundreds of attributes to delight each member with personalized beauty products perfect for their lifestyle. IPSY strives to make beauty more inclusive and welcoming to all.

BoxyCharm, a Beauty For All brand, was founded in 2013 and continues to be a leader in the beauty subscription industry experiencing immense growth year over year. BoxyCharm is the #1 searched beauty box brand on YouTube and was named one of the fastest-growing companies in the nation by Inc Mag. BoxyCharm champions self-expression and has a huge presence on social media with an avid community of beauty enthusiasts.

Madeby Collective, a Beauty for All brand, was founded in 2019 and is a beauty brand incubator that partners with luminaries to develop quality, first-of-a-kind products for diverse communities. It’s home to Item Beauty, a Gen Z-focused clean beauty brand co-founded by Addison Rae, TikTok’s #2 largest star, and Complex Culture, an award-winning beauty brand for time-pressed millennials. Combining social listening with hard data, Madeby Collective fulfills unmet consumer needs, drives authentic connections, and creates unexpected experiences that disrupt beauty norms.

Refreshments, a Beauty For All brand, was founded in 2020 and is a direct-to-consumer personal care brand with extra fun face and body essentials, perfect for jazzing up any bathroom routine. Refreshments set out to create the highest quality products at the best value. All products are formulated with clean, cruelty-free, gluten-free, 100% vegan ingredients, sustainable packaging and are available on Refreshments.com and through a membership at IPSY, the largest beauty subscription in the world. 

Beauty for All inspires everyone to express themselves, making beauty accessible for all. Through product innovation, machine learning technology, and a community-first mindset, we democratize beauty by delivering not only personalized experiences, but a feeling of authentic self-expression. Headquartered in San Mateo, with offices in New York, Miami, Santa Monica, and Argentina, BFA brings together a diverse group of entrepreneurial thinkers and creative problem solvers with a penchant for getting things done.

EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer who celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

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