Assistant Project Manager Fragrance
WFA Digital Insight
In today's thriving remote job market, professionals with project management skills are in high demand. With the beauty industry growing rapidly, companies like Slate Brands are looking for skilled Assistant Project Managers to oversee fragrance launches and ensure seamless execution. As the demand for specialists in this field continues to rise, candidates with strong project coordination and management skills are well-positioned for success. Slate Brands stands out for its innovative approach to building beauty brands, and this role offers a unique opportunity to work with a talented team. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their experience with project management tools, logistics, and quality control.
Job Description
About the Role
The Assistant Project Manager Fragrance role is a full-time, remote position at Slate Brands, a modern beauty brand incubator and accelerator. This role is crucial in supporting the end-to-end project coordination for fragrance launches and ongoing product lines, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have strong project coordination and project management skills, including timeline tracking, stakeholder communication, and risk monitoring.As part of a nimble and collaborative environment, the Assistant Project Manager will work closely with internal teams such as product development, marketing, operations, and finance. The role involves working with vendors and external partners to manage samples, component deliveries, and approvals, as well as supporting inspection activities and quality checks throughout the supply chain.
Slate Brands is focused on redefining how beauty brands are built, identifying white space in high-growth categories, and leveraging strategic partnerships to create distinctive, scalable brands. The company's portfolio includes talent-led, white-label, and in-house brands, offering team members exposure to diverse concepts and business models.
What You Will Do
- Track project milestones and prepare and update project calendars
- Coordinate with internal teams such as product development, marketing, operations, and finance
- Work with vendors and external partners to manage samples, component deliveries, and approvals
- Support inspection activities and quality checks throughout the supply chain
- Monitor logistics and expediting needs, and maintain accurate project documentation
- Proactively identify and communicate risks, delays, or resource constraints to stakeholders
- Support cross-functional meetings and prepare status reports
- Contribute to process improvements for fragrance project workflows
- Collaborate with the founder and cross-functional teams to coordinate launches and track timelines
- Align on vision and keep projects moving across product development, creative, ops, and retail
What We Are Looking For
- Strong project coordination and project management skills
- Experience or familiarity with expeditor and expediting responsibilities
- Knowledge of inspection and quality control practices
- Understanding of logistics management, including shipment planning, documentation, and coordination with suppliers and freight partners
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, managing priorities across multiple projects and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools, such as Excel/Sheets, project tracking software, and shared workspaces
- Prior experience in beauty, fragrance, consumer packaged goods, or a related industry is preferred
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, project management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Nice to Have
- Experience with fragrance or beauty product development
- Familiarity with digital marketing and e-commerce platforms
- Knowledge of international logistics and trade regulations
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a talented and collaborative team
- Remote work arrangement with flexibility and autonomy
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Access to cutting-edge project management and collaboration tools
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance and contributions
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
- Generous paid time off and holiday policy
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong portfolio showcasing your project management skills and experience, especially in the beauty or fragrance industry.
- Familiarize yourself with project management tools like Excel, Asana, or Trello, and be prepared to discuss your proficiency during the interview.
- Highlight your ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a remote environment.
- Research Slate Brands and the beauty industry to demonstrate your knowledge and enthusiasm for the field.
- Prepare to discuss your experience with logistics, quality control, and supply chain management, and be ready to provide specific examples.
- Show enthusiasm for the fragrance industry and a willingness to learn and grow with the company.
- Be prepared to negotiate your salary and benefits package, and have a clear understanding of your worth and expectations.
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