[Hiring] Head of Purchasing & Logistics Department @Simply Vital

Role Description

We are on a mission to create and grow beauty and lifestyle brands that are scalable, relevant, and emotionally resonant. Products that become part of people’s daily lives and we need a Head of Supply Chain to help us!

• Manage the end-to-end supply chain (sourcing → production → delivery → receiving) for China → U.S. → Amazon FBA / 3PL.
• Own sourcing of the supplements and cosmetics in the USA and China.
• Build and expand a pool of suppliers and forwarders; run supplier searches and benchmarking when needed.
• Manage product development and packaging supplies.
• Lead supplier communication: contracts, pricing, MOQ, payment terms, reconciliations, performance control.
• Develop and improve supply chain management performance (planning, Amazon stock replenishment, international transport logistics).
• Handle quality issues and claims; negotiate corrective actions and compensation.
• Own purchasing & logistics budgets; run landed-cost analyses and report key metrics to stakeholders.
• Run warehouse management, choose 3PL vendors.
• Build scalable planning tools, databases, and operating routines; lead and develop the team (Logistics Manager & Warehouse Manager) with clear KPIs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain / Procurement / International Trade.
• Proven experience working with Chinese and US manufacturers.
• Strong negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Deep understanding of Incoterms 2020, global logistics, customs, and documentation.
• Experience managing end-to-end supply chains for e-commerce or Amazon-focused brands.
• Strong analytical mindset (forecasting, budgeting, cost optimization).
• Experience managing production timelines and multiple suppliers simultaneously.
• Financial literacy: understanding of COGS structure, margins, and working capital.
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills (formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling).
• English Upper-Intermediate (B2+) or higher.
• Proven leadership experience or readiness to step into a strategic leadership role.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on when needed.

Additional Skills

• Background in beauty, cosmetics, supplements, or lifestyle categories.
• Experience scaling Amazon brands in the U.S. market.
• Chinese language proficiency.
• Experience building supply processes from scratch.
• Familiarity with Amazon Seller Central reporting.
• Experience managing DDP tenders and complex freight negotiations.
• Exposure to ERP / supply planning systems implementation.
• Strong problem-solving skills in high-growth environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based KPI bonus.
• A leadership role with real ownership and strategic impact.
• Opportunity to build and optimize a global supply ecosystem.
• Fast-paced environment that rewards initiative and accountability.
• 21 days of paid vacation + 3 personal days.
• Remote-friendly setup with international exposure.
• Direct impact on scaling high-potential beauty and lifestyle brands in the U.S. market.