--- title: 'Supply Chain Coordinator at Thrive Causemetics' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/supply-chain-coordinator-thrive-causemetics-los-angeles-p1kj8wk1749f' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Supply Chain Coordinator at Thrive Causemetics - **Company:** Thrive Causemetics - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2024-10-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/thrivecausemetics/ee234376-8c15-4995-83ef-bf25bc74dc48 ## Job description Location: In-Office 5 days/week in Playa Vista, CA HQ Who We Are: Thrive Causemetics is Bigger Than Beauty™: an independent, female-owned beauty brand creating high-performance, vegan cosmetics. Our products are cruelty-free, paraben-free, and sulfate-free, and every purchase helps a woman thrive through our Bigger Than Beauty™ program. Thrive is committed to fostering a collaborative workplace where everyone’s voice matters. Together, we prioritize a strong work ethic in a positive, supportive environment where people are passionate about making a difference. Who We Are Looking For: We are seeking an entry-level Supply Chain Coordinator to support our purchasing and inventory management activities. This role will assist the supply chain team in processing purchase orders, tracking shipments, and maintaining inventory records. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate eager to start a career in supply chain management, develop hands-on experience, and grow within a fast-paced beauty brand. What You Will Be Doing: - Purchase Order Execution: Create and manage POs, WOs, TOs, and Item Receipts in NetSuite, ensuring accuracy and timely processing - Open Order Management: Own weekly Open Order Report meetings with suppliers to ensure orders are accurate, on-time, and in full for in-line business and new launches.  Ensure Netsuite is updated weekly with expected ship and delivery dates. - Production Tracking: Manage the timing of purchase orders, track production, and ensure on-time delivery of inbound materials and finished goods - Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate production or material delays before they impact the business, escalating as needed - Inventory Reconciliation: Manage inventory reconciliation at contract manufacturers (CMs) and drive resolution of discrepancies - Excess Inventory Management: Monitor and mitigate excess inventory at CMs to reduce carrying costs and waste - Expedition Analysis: Conduct air freight and expedition analysis, managing expedition options with packaging and CM suppliers to improve production lead times - Lead Time Improvement: Partner with suppliers to continuously improve production lead times and optimize delivery timing - Cost Negotiations: Support and conduct cost negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms - BOM Management: Process BOM revisions and communicate revisions clearly and promptly to suppliers - Invoice Resolution: Research and resolve invoice discrepancies in partnership with finance and suppliers - Cross-Functional Communication: Deliver weekly inventory risk updates to cross-functional teams, providing clear visibility into supply status and potential disruptions What Will Make You Stand Out: - 2+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, planning, or purchasing, preferably within the beauty, personal care, or consumer products industry - Hands-on experience creating POs, WOs, TOs, and Item Receipts in NetSuite (or a comparable ERP) - Experience working directly with contract manufacturers and packaging suppliers - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple orders and priorities simultaneously - Working knowledge of inventory reconciliation, BOMs, and purchase order lifecycle management - Experience with freight, expedition, and lead-time analysis a plus - Comfortable surfacing risks early and communicating clearly with both suppliers and internal cross-functional partners - Proficiency in Excel and supply chain / ERP systems to track, analyze, and report on order and inventory status - A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and a strong sense of ownership over the details Thrive Causemetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship for an immigration-related work benefit. Thrive Causemetics does not hire H-1B, F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT candidates for this role. The base pay range for this role is $28/hour - $32/hour, with the following factors determining the base pay at offer: skills, qualifications, experience. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Additionally, this role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. Thrive Causemetics provides a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, life insurance, disability insurance, and employee assistance programs. ## About Thrive Causemetics ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Thrive Causemetics is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand that creates high-performance, vegan, and cruelty-free cosmetics while donating products and funds to help women and communities thrive. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series funding; $15.3M total funding raised) - **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, USA (secondary office in Bellevue, Washington) - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Karissa Bodnar ## Core Business - Primary industry: Personal care product manufacturing; beauty & cosmetics - Target customers: B2C (direct-to-consumer via e-commerce, with a strong community focus) - Mission: “Bigger Than Beauty®” — for every product purchased, the company donates to help a woman thrive. It is committed to clean, vegan, and cruelty-free formulas and to supporting over 700+ nonprofit giving partners. ## Products & Services - **[Liquid Lash Extensions™ Mascara]**: Award-winning, tubing mascara that lengthens and volumizes without smudging; best-selling product. - **[ImpactFULL™ Smoothing Lipstick]**: Hydrating, long-wear lipstick with a smoothing effect. - **[Full Makeup Line]**: Includes foundations, concealers, eyeliners, brow products, blush, and setting powders. - **[Skincare Essentials]**: Cleansers, moisturizers, serums, and eye care – all vegan and cruelty-free. - **[Gifts & Sets]**: Curated bundles and limited-edition collections. All products are developed in-house at Thrive Causemetics Lab and are free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, latex, and synthetic fragrance. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of approximately $150M (LinkedIn estimate) - **Total Funding**: $15.3M across 2 rounds (source: LinkedIn) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Over 700 giving partners including nonprofits supporting cancer survivors, domestic abuse survivors, homeless communities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community, education, under-resourced youth, and racial + social justice. - **Growth Signals**: - Added 41 new giving partners in 2023 alone (now 700+ total) - Donated over $29M in funds and products in 2023 - Over 50,000 5-star reviews on website - Rapid growth reflected in active hiring for multiple roles (Product Development, Marketing, etc.) ## Competitive Advantages - **Mission-Driven Model**: Every purchase funds a donation; over $185M in products and funds donated to date — creating strong brand loyalty and differentiation. - **Clean Beauty Credentials**: 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without common irritants (parabens, sulfates, phthalates, latex, synthetic fragrance). - **In-House Development**: Products are created at their own lab, giving full control over quality and innovation. - **Strong Community & Reviews**: Over 50,000 five-star reviews signal high customer satisfaction and repeat purchase behavior. - **Independent & Female-Owned**: Founder Karissa Bodnar leads the company, resonating with the female-centric customer base. ## Strategic Focus - Continue expanding product lines (skincare, makeup) while deepening the "Bigger Than Beauty" giving mission. - Strengthen direct-to-consumer channel and community engagement (in-house councils like Pride Team, giving events). - Scale headcount and operations (recent hiring for Product Development Coordinator and other roles) to support rapid growth. - Maintain clean, science-backed formulations that appeal to modern beauty consumers. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, cross-functional, and wellness-focused. Employees participate in professional development, product testing, and giving events that connect them with nonprofit partners. - **Perks & Benefits**: - Comprehensive health plans (medical, dental, vision) - 401(k) plan with 4% company match - Paid time off programs - Employee discount/perks - Life and disability insurance - Employee assistance programs - Wellness workshops and resources - **Remote/Hybrid**: Two office locations (Los Angeles and Bellevue); roles may be on-site or hybrid depending on position. Not fully remote based on job postings (e.g., Product Development Coordinator in LA). - **Career Growth**: Opportunities for advancement; many entry-level positions available (no formal internship program, but frequent junior role openings). - **Values**: Employees can join in-house councils (e.g., Pride Team) and participate in giving events. The company emphasizes work-life balance and emotional well-being. - **Sponsorship**: Generally does not sponsor work visas; most roles require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (check job descriptions). ## Sources 1. [thrivecausemetics.com (Careers)](https://thrivecausemetics.com/pages/careers) 2. [thrivecausemetics.com (About Us)](https://thrivecausemetics.com/pages/about-us) 3. [linkedin.com (Company Profile)](https://linkedin.com/company/thrive-causemetics) 4. [jobs.lever.co (Product Development Coordinator posting)](https://jobs.lever.co/thrivecausemetics/2f465742-7f8b-460f-9936-ab62160385be) 5. 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