Production NPD Launch Analyst

Summary

Kitsch is a global beauty brand offering everyday essentials through retailers in numerous countries. The Production NPD Launch Analyst manages production for new product launches from approved brief through the first 90 days after launch, coordinating quantities, purchase orders, vendors, risk tracking, capacity reporting, and handoff.

Responsibilities

• Review new product briefs early to catch risks in lead time, capacity, or vendor readiness before a launch date is locked
• Make sure launch quantities arrive on time and in full at the right destination — DTC, Amazon, and Wholesale
• Place and manage purchase orders for new SKUs, including onboarding any new vendors or components
• Flag at-risk launch dates early, so the team has time to react
• Keep vendor scorecards current for every product in the launch pipeline
• Build a monthly report comparing vendor capacity to the upcoming launch schedule
• Deliver a clean handoff package at launch, then follow up for 90 days to catch any early issues

Skills

• Experience in supply chain planning
• Strong negotiation skills
• Vendor management experience
• Ability to analyze production capacity
• Project management experience
• Background in the cosmetics industry
• Knowledge of international shipping

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Experience in supply chain planning
• Strong negotiation skills
• Vendor management experience
• Ability to analyze production capacity

Nice to Haves

• Project management experience
• Background in the cosmetics industry
• Knowledge of international shipping