Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp · 20 hours ago
Associate Director of Planning and Procurement
BMSC - Coppell, TX 75019
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
8+ years expBeauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp is seeking an Associate Director of Planning & Procurement to lead the integrated functions of planning and purchasing. The role focuses on ensuring timely supply of materials, accurate demand planning, efficient inventory management, and cost-effective procurement, while maintaining operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards.
BeautyCosmeticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide direction and oversight for Planning (Master Planning, Inventory, Data Integrity, and E&O management) and Purchasing (Integrated Buyers, MRO, and Expediting)
Partner with the Director of Supply Chain to align department goals with company objectives around cost, service, agility, and quality
Develop and implement standard processes, KPIs, and reporting to drive accountability and transparency across teams
Oversee Master Planning, ensuring demand and capacity alignment across all product categories
Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, production scheduling, and resource utilization
Lead initiatives in inventory optimization, balancing working capital with customer service requirements
Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of planning data integrity across systems
Manage E&O (Excess & Obsolete) mitigation strategies and reporting
Maintain a strong working knowledge of compliance requirements, including cGMP, FDA, and other applicable regulatory guidelines, to ensure that planning and procurement activities align with company standards and industry regulations
Oversee supplier risk management processes, including qualification, audits, performance monitoring, and corrective actions, to safeguard continuity of supply and mitigate potential disruptions
Partner with Quality, Operations, and Regulatory teams to ensure supplier documentation, certifications, and contracts meet governance expectations
Ensure planning and purchasing practices support successful audit readiness (internal, customer, and regulatory) through accurate record-keeping, data integrity, and proactive risk assessment
Drive governance discipline across planning and procurement by embedding compliance checkpoints into daily workflows and ensuring corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are completed effectively
Direct and mentor Integrated Buyers, MRO Buyer, and Expeditor roles to ensure timely issuance of purchase orders, supplier follow-up, and risk mitigation
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery and competitive pricing
Collaborate with Quality and Operations to ensure suppliers meet specifications and compliance requirements
Lead sourcing initiatives and negotiations to optimize cost while ensuring supply continuity
Develop contingency plans and escalation processes for late, constrained, or critical materials
Coach and mentor managers and individual contributors across Planning and Purchasing functions
Foster collaboration between planning, production, engineering, and quality to ensure seamless handoff of information and execution
Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development
Build capability in planning systems, procurement processes, and operational problem-solving
Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to balance service, cost, and inventory objectives
Provide clear reporting to Plant Operations leadership on planning adherence, supplier performance, and inventory risks
Qualification
Required
ERP/MRP Systems expertise; advanced knowledge of ERP systems like Sage X3, SAP, oracle, or equivalent
General understanding of cGMP, FDA requirements, audit readiness, and supplier risk management practices
Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-pasted, high-complexity environment
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
8 to 10 years of experience in planning, procurement, or supply chain operations, with at least 3 years in leadership role
Strong background in production planning and purchasing with emphasis on sourcing and supplier management within a manufacturing environment
Strong excel skills (advanced formulas, Power Query, and pivot tables)
Regularly sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
Ability to sit, balance, climb, stand, bend, squat, squeeze, kneel, turn, crouch, and stoop repeatedly
Physically able to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis without restrictions
Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, loud noises, heavy machinery, fumes, or airborne particles, electrical, chemicals, and moving parts
Prolonged use of computer screen and/or scan gun
Company
Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp
Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp (BMSC) is a contract manufacturer of personal care, beauty care, and cosmetic products.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Peter Song
CEO and President
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