Supply Chain Associate

Job Title: Supply Chain Associate (Entry Level)

Duration: 12-Month Assignment

Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week

Location: New York / New Jersey (Hybrid Flexibility Required)

Join the exciting and dynamic world of our beauty client as an entry-level Supply Chain Associate. This is a 12-month paid opportunity designed for recent graduates who are eager to build foundational knowledge in supply chain operations within the beauty industry.

You will gain hands-on exposure to supply chain processes while working alongside a high-performing team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate cross-functionally, and gain visibility with senior leadership. If you enjoy solving complex problems, optimizing processes through technology, and working in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support core supply chain functions including:
  
  
  
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    Inventory management

  • Forecasting and demand planning
  • Order management
  • Credit management
  • Product assembly coordination
  
  
  
  
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize supply chain processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Sales, and Logistics.
• Assist with reporting, system updates, and supply chain analytics.
• Contribute to special projects and team initiatives as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and propose innovative solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree (received within the past 12 months; recent graduates encouraged to apply).
• 0-2 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Strong analytical skills (Engineering or technical degree preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including:
  
  
  
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    Excel

  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  
  
  
  
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• High emotional intelligence and cross-cultural awareness.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic and professionalism.
• Customer-service mindset with sound judgment and ability to escalate issues appropriately.
• Flexibility to commute between New York and New Jersey as needed.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively under pressure.