Supply Chain Associate (Entry Level)

You must be living in a commutable distance upon applying for roles and 0-2 years of experience with a degree. All other candidates will be disqualified.

Our beauty client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Supply Chain Associate to join their dynamic Supply Chain team. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate looking to build foundational experience within supply chain operations while gaining exposure to the fast-paced beauty and consumer products industry.

This 12-month opportunity will allow the selected candidate to work alongside experienced supply chain professionals, support cross-functional initiatives, and gain hands-on experience across a variety of supply chain functions including planning, forecasting, inventory management, and operations support.

The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, highly organized, and excited to learn within a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day supply chain operations including inventory management, forecasting, planning, order management, credit management, and assembly support
• Assist with month-to-month operational and reporting activities across multiple supply chain functions
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization efforts
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and stakeholders to support business objectives
• Maintain and update reporting systems, spreadsheets, and operational tracking tools
• Support special projects and general administrative supply chain tasks as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and ways of working
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail across all assigned tasks and deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree completed within the past 12 months
• 0-2 years of professional experience (internships and project experience welcomed)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Engineering or technical degree background is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and cross-functional partnership abilities
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and professional maturity
• Customer-service oriented mindset with the ability to escalate issues appropriately
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Flexibility to commute/work between New York and New Jersey as needed

Ideal Candidate

• Curious and eager to learn within a corporate supply chain environment
• Comfortable working with data, reporting, and operational processes
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented
• Interested in process improvement and operational excellence
• Excited to gain exposure to a fast-paced beauty and consumer products organization

**About Aquent Talent**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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