Associate Manager, Distribution

London, England
International – Operations /
Full Time /
Hybrid
£0 - £0 a year
About the Company
 
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys and Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skincare.
 
In our Fiscal year 24, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 24 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last four fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
 
Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
 
 
Culture and Compensation
 
We believe the combination of our high-performance team culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched. We have a “one team, one dream” total compensation philosophy where all employees can participate in our business success. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we are proud of the following:
 
 All employees are on the same bonus plan tied to our financial performance. Our bonus plan has paid 200% of target in each of the last three years
 All employees receive equity at e.l.f. This includes a new hire grant and eligibility for an annual refresh grant.
• Hybrid work environment
• Half-day Fridays year-round
 
Position Summary
e.l.f. Cosmetics is looking for a collaborative and organized Associate Manager, Distribution to join out high- growth beauty company.
 
Working with multiple departments within e.l.f. and with our third-party logistic provider (3PL), the Associate Manager, Distribution will manage our merchandise and Value-Added Services (VAS) programs including managing the incoming shipments of VAS project components and outbound shipments of VAS kits. The Associate Manager will assign, develop, and monitor program information with internal and external customers and coordinate program timing with our 3PL and ensure programs are executed on time. They will also prepare and provide reporting for VAS readiness, completion, execution, and residual inventory and generate, distribute, and monitor all work orders/ work instructions.
 
Responsibilities:
·       Manage Merchandise and VAS Program for Canada Market
·       Assign, develop, and monitor program information with internal 3PL
·       Coordinate program timing with 3PL and ensure programs are executed on time
·       Prepare and provide reporting for VAS readiness, completion, execution, and cost
·       Execute leadership / interdepartmental requests for product, VAS supplies, or others as needed
·       Generate, distribute, and monitor all work orders / work instructions
·       Arranges inbound freight to our warehouses from suppliers, both domestic and internation.  Maintains a receiving schedule that the warehouse 3PL can staff against. 
·       Plans outbound shipments to Canadian customers by partnering with Order Management & our warehouse and transportation 3PL’s. 
·       Root causes On Time penalties from customers and implements actions plans to make systemic improvements.
·       Assist in the planning and execution of operational strategies.
·       Monitor daily operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and adherence to standards.
·       Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
·       Recommend and implement changes to optimize workflows.
·       Foster collaboration between Warehouse Operations and different e.l.f. departments (e.g., Transportation, Order Management, and Supply Chain).
·       Ensure alignment with company goals and operational objectives.
·       Collect and analyze operational data to assess performance and identify trends.
·       Provide regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management.
·       Support decision-making with data-driven insights and operational metrics.
·       Track and manage budgets, expenses, and resource utilization.
·       Ensure customer expectations are met by maintaining high service levels and operational standards.
·       Address operational issues that may affect customer satisfaction and work to resolve them promptly.
·       Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
·       Lead and support cross-functional projects to enhance operational efficiencies.
·       Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project completion.
 
 
Requirements:
·       Strong ability to effectively prioritize task based on department goals
·       Ability to make recommendations that continuously improve policies, procedures and on time delivery to customers.
·       Strong oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
·       Able to use Microsoft Excel for the receiving schedule and data analysis
·       Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Oracle a plus.
·       Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.
·       Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
·       Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with internal teams and external stakeholders.
·       Problem-solving mindset and ability to handle operational challenges.
·       Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.