Job Description

ABOUT KENDO

Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury group. A play on the words "can do", Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.

Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:

• "Can Do" Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
• Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone's voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
• Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It's our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
• Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.
• Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.

The salary range for this temp position is $38 - $42 per/hour. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and San Francisco location.

The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, KVD Beauty, Lip Lab.

SUMMARY

In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the timely and accurate procurement of materials required to support our operations and production goals. We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Contract Materials Management Specialist to join our dynamic team in the fast-paced cosmetics and skincare industry- a strong communicator with a solid analytical background and robust systems experience. This is a contract position with an expected duration of 5-6 months

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze forecasts in Microsoft Dynamics 365 to determine optimal order quantities and timing, minimizing potential disruptions.
• Generate and manage purchase orders for components and raw materials, including cosmetic ingredients and packaging materials, adhering to quality standards and budget guidelines.
• Proactively monitor order status and communicate effectively with suppliers to ensure on-time shipment and resolve potential roadblocks.
• Track shipments and resolve any delivery issues to ensure on-time arrival of materials, keeping stakeholders informed of any changes to the schedule.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, deliveries, and inventory levels, ensuring data integrity for audit purposes and reporting.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members to optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts, contributing to overall supply chain efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience (3+ years) in materials management, supply chain, inventory management, or procurement.
• Experience in the cosmetics, skincare, or related industry is highly desirable.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, vlookups).
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a significant asset.
• Experience with Asana or other project management software is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.