Operations Coordinator (Supply-Chain)
About VIOLETTE_FR:
VIOLETTE_FR was founded by makeup artist and beauty expert Violette Serrat, with the mission of celebrating individuality, creativity, and self-expression—balancing au natural minimalism with bold statements to express every beauty mood. Each product and shade was created to complete what’s missing in the market, not compete. The multi-category line of Skincare, Makeup, Fragrance and Hair Care is made with innovative and luxurious formulas that are all vegan, cruelty-free, and made with safe and effective ingredients. Social is a core expression of our brand universe—where education, artistry, and culture meet.
Responsibilities:
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Wholesale & E-Commerce Order Fulfillment
- Coordinate with the 3PL warehouse to ensure timely and accurate processing of wholesale orders.
- Communicate order priorities to warehouse staff and ensure urgent shipments are expedited.
- Monitor open wholesale orders daily to ensure on‑time dispatch and delivery.
- Partner with the warehouse to resolve issues related to fulfillment, inventory discrepancies, or shipping errors.
- Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records of all shipments, orders, and inventory.
- Ensure e‑commerce orders are fulfilled within SLA and that EDI flows correctly from Shopify to the ERP and then to the 3PL.
- Collaborate with the E‑commerce team to ensure website inventory levels remain accurate.
- Process internal team orders (Marketing, NPD, etc.) for product shipments from the 3PL.
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Logistics Management
- Manage the shipping of retail orders from the 3PL to customer facilities, as well as the movement of components and finished goods between vendor locations and the 3PL.
- Partner with Manufacturing on new product launches and replenishment timelines to maintain healthy inventory levels and support on‑time launches.
- Create and send RFQs to freight forwarders for domestic and international shipments.
- Track shipments and coordinate with vendors, freight forwarders, and clients to ensure on‑time, cost‑effective delivery.
- Proactively troubleshoot and resolve shipping delays or issues to maintain smooth logistics operations.
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Cross‑Functional Communication
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the 3PL, freight forwarders, and internal/external partners.
- Work closely with Retailer Account Managers to support on‑time execution of new launches and replenishment orders.
- Partner with Finance to ensure accurate and timely recording of business activity.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Customer Service, etc.) to align on fulfillment expectations and ensure customer needs are met.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in operations, logistics, or supply chain management (preferably in wholesale, warehousing, or logistics environments).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with retailers, internal teams, suppliers, and 3PL partners.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, warehouse management systems (WMS), and order‑tracking tools.
- Knowledge of international shipping and freight forwarding.
- Ability to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously while maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external partners.
- A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset and the ability to work independently.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience with wholesale order fulfillment and third‑party logistics providers.
- Experience working with retailers.
- Hands‑on experience with EDI or similar interfaces.
- French and/or Italian language skills a plus.