Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Production Planner

The Production Planner is responsible for developing a 12-month production plan for finished goods and components, aligned with Demand Planning forecasts and safety stock targets to ensure optimal inventory levels. This role is highly analytical and focused on SKU-level planning, data integrity, and cross-functional alignment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and validate monthly finished goods production plans and component supply requirements to support on-time delivery and targeted fill rate performance
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of production planning parameters within systems
• Set production priorities and communicate availability timelines to Demand Planning to ensure visibility for sales and customer needs
• Effectively communicate and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Manage inventory levels across finished goods, work-in-progress, and components, including excess, obsolete, and slow-moving items
• Drive proactive production and inventory strategies to minimize out-of-stocks while balancing demand variability and supply constraints
• Build and maintain accurate planning tools and files to support production scheduling, inventory management, and decision-making
• Oversee the depletion of obsolete components and coordinate transitions to new materials to ensure continuity of production
• Analyze and adjust SKU-level lead times to improve supply reliability and reduce inventory risk
• Evaluate lead times across product categories and recommend optimization opportunities based on portfolio insights
• Support special program planning and conduct performance analysis to inform future planning strategies

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in production planning or a related field (cosmetics/beauty industry preferred)
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational and analytical capabilities
• Ability to develop and execute both short- and long-term plans aligned with business objectives
• Demonstrates strong business judgment and high ethical standards
• Proven ability to perform effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving environment
• Strong listening skills with a collaborative mindset and positive attitude

Our Perks

• Salary range: $66,500-75,000 (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
• Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.