Director, Supply Chain Planning

Tatcha • San Francisco, CA

1d • $170,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Supply Chain Planning will lead supply execution processes that support Tatcha’s global product availability and operational performance. This role oversees supply planning, manufacturing coordination, production planning, and inventory strategy across our global network.
You will operate at the center of Tatcha’s supply chain, partnering closely with Demand Planning, Commercial, Product Development, Sourcing, Logistics, and Finance teams to translate business priorities into executable supply and production plans. This role is responsible for aligning demand signals with manufacturing capacity, optimizing inventory investments, and ensuring reliable product availability across channels.
In addition to operational leadership, this role will advance the maturity of our planning processes, systems, and analytics to support continued growth. You will drive cross-functional alignment, improve planning responsiveness, and strengthen the connection between demand signals and supply execution.
This is a highly visible leadership role that combines strategic thinking with operational rigor. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical instincts, deep supply chain experience, and the ability to build scalable processes that support a fast-growing global brand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field (MBA preferred)
• 12+ years of experience in supply chain planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain strategy within complex global supply chains
• Experience leading integrated planning functions spanning planning, production, and inventory management
• Strong understanding of Asian manufacturing networks, contract manufacturing environments, and globally distributed supply chains
• Strong communication and leadership skills to lead cross functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, Sourcing, and Operations
• Highly analytical with strong problem solving skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Experience building and scaling planning processes, systems, and operational frameworks in fast paced environments
• Experience with ERP and planning tools such as NetSuite, Power BI, or similar platforms supporting supply chain planning and analytics
• Must be willing to work from our San Francisco HQ a minimum of two days per week

Nice To Haves

• Experience in prestige beauty, skincare, cosmetics, or personal care industries
• Experience with supply chains across Japan and China

Responsibilities

• Translate demand signals into executable supply, manufacturing, and inventory strategies while balancing capacity constraints, service levels, and inventory targets
• Drive cross-functional alignment across demand planning, sourcing, manufacturing partners, logistics, finance, and commercial teams to support product availability and business objectives
• Ensure operational readiness for product launches, promotions, and key commercial initiatives through strong cross-functional coordination and planning discipline
• Continuously improve planning processes, governance, and decision-making frameworks to increase speed, accuracy, and agility across the end-to-end supply chain
• Lead supply and production (e.g., MRP, MPS) planning across Tatcha’s global manufacturing network, aligning production schedules, inventory targets, and demand requirements in close partnership with sourcing and manufacturing team
• Manage trade-offs across service levels, production efficiency, lead times, and working capital while balancing volume purchasing advantages against target weeks of supply (TWOS)
• Monitor manufacturing capacity, material availability, and supply risks across contract manufacturers and suppliers, proactively addressing disruptions and improving end-to-end visibility and coordination
• Navigate tariff volatility and geopolitical dynamics while optimizing the company’s global supply strategy and manufacturing footprint
• Own the strategy and performance of inventory across finished goods and components, balancing service levels, supply reliability, and working capital efficiency
• Define and track key supply chain metrics including inventory health, forecast alignment, and supply plan performance, developing dashboards and reporting frameworks that improve visibility and decision-making
• Drive initiatives that improve inventory turns, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and strengthen overall supply chain efficiency
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure successful product launches by integrating supply chain strategy into the end-to-end product development lifecycle
• Lead supply chain readiness for all new product launches, ensuring alignment across Product Development, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Commercial teams
• Identify and mitigate risks related to materials, capacity, lead times, and scalability to ensure on-time, in-full launches
• Drive clear decision-making across trade-offs (cost, speed, quality, and complexity) during development and pre-launch phases
• Ensure smooth transition from launch to steady-state operations through strong planning discipline and cross-functional coordination
• Strengthen planning capabilities through improved analytics, system utilization, and scalable processes that enable more data-driven decision-making
• Advance planning tools, automation, and reporting frameworks to support Tatcha’s continued global growth and increasing operational complexity
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team across supply planning, production planning, and inventory management, setting clear goals and performance expectations
• Provide ongoing feedback, mentorship, and development opportunities to strengthen both functional expertise and leadership capabilities
• Elevate team performance through improved processes, accountability, and adoption of best practices
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the team and cross-functional partners
• Identify and develop future leaders, building a strong talent pipeline to support organizational growth
• Drive clarity in roles, decision rights, and ways of working to improve team effectiveness and cross-functional alignment

Benefits

• Tatcha offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid time off, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees