About the Role
We are launching a new manufacturing facility in the United States as part of Alfaparf Group, an international leader in the beauty and personal care industry headquartered in Italy.
This role is designed for a high-potential, hands-on professional who wants to grow within a fast-evolving industrial environment. You will be involved in both purchasing and production planning, supporting the ramp-up of a new plant from early-stage operations to full-scale manufacturing.
This is not a structured corporate role. It is a start-up within an established group, where flexibility, ownership, and problem-solving matter more than hierarchy.
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Key Responsibilities
Procurement
- Manage purchasing of raw materials, indirect materials, and plant-related supplies
- Support supplier sourcing, RFQs, and vendor selection
- Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery)
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries aligned with production needs
- Gradually expand scope to include packaging procurement as production ramps up
Production Planning
- Support basic production planning activities (initially low SKU complexity)
- Create and manage simple production schedules
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure material availability
- Collaborate with operations to adjust plans based on plant needs
- Scale planning processes as product portfolio grows
· Experience in Planning through an ERP. Strong MRP knowledge required (SAP ERP experience is a plus).
Logistics & Operations Support
- Assist with transportation coordination (inbound materials)
- Support import/export activities (basic customs documentation and coordination)
- Work with logistics partners to ensure efficient material flow
- Help structure basic supply chain processes for the new plant
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Profile & Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or planning (manufacturing preferred but not mandatory)
- Strong willingness to work in a start-up environment with evolving structure
- Hands-on mindset with ability to manage both operational and coordination tasks
- Basic understanding of logistics, transportation, or customs processes is a plus
- Good analytical and organizational skills
- Comfortable working with Excel and basic ERP systems
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Languages
- Native or fluent English (mandatory)
- Additional language (Italian or Spanish) is a plus, not required
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What We Are Looking For (Reality Check)
- Someone who is adaptable, pragmatic, and not afraid of ambiguity
- A person who can grow with the plant, not someone expecting a fully structured environment
- Ability to balance planning + purchasing without silos
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Why Join Us
- Direct exposure to international operations and decision-making
- Fast learning curve with real responsibilities from day one
- Clear growth path as the plant scales in complexity and volume
Skills:
MS Excel intermediate level [Reference, Pivot Table, basic Statistics] this is a Must.
Intermediate-Advanced Excel test will be administered
Other Skills: Analytics, problem solver, Customer and Sales oriented, Planning, Scheduling, Computer literacy. Knowledge of SAP (planning section) a plus.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
