Associate Manager, Distribution
elf Beauty
Ontario, United States
November 18, 2025
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Ontario, California
Operations – Distribution Operations /
Full Time /
Hybrid
About the Company
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it’s a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.
In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
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Position Summary
e.l.f. Cosmetics is seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented Associate Manager, Distribution to join our high-growth beauty company. Working cross-functionally across e.l.f. and in partnership with our third-party logistics provider (3PL), this role will manage our merchandise and Value-Added Services (VAS) programs. Responsibilities include overseeing inbound shipments of VAS components, outbound shipments of VAS kits, generating and monitoring work orders, and ensuring all programs are executed accurately and on schedule. The Associate Manager will provide ongoing reporting related to VAS readiness, completion, execution, cost, and residual inventory while supporting operational improvements across Distribution.
Responsibilities
- Manage Merchandise and VAS programs for the Canada market.
- Assign, develop, and monitor program information with internal teams and the 3PL.
- Coordinate program timelines with the 3PL and ensure on-time execution.
- Prepare and distribute reporting for VAS readiness, completion, execution, cost, and residuals.
- Execute leadership and cross-functional requests related to product needs, VAS supplies, and other operational activities.
- Generate, distribute, and track all work orders and work instructions.
- Arrange inbound freight from domestic and international suppliers; maintain a receiving schedule aligned with 3PL staffing.
- Plan outbound shipments to Canadian customers by partnering with Order Management, warehouse operations, and transportation 3PLs.
- Root-cause customer on-time delivery penalties and implement corrective action plans to drive systemic improvements.
- Assist in the development and execution of operational strategies.
- Monitor daily operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and adherence to standards.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and workflow optimization.
- Foster collaboration between Warehouse Operations and key departments (Transportation, Order Management, Supply Chain).
- Ensure alignment with company goals, operational metrics, and service standards.
- Collect and analyze operational data to assess performance and identify trends.
-Prepare and present KPI reports and insights to senior management.
- Track and manage budgets, expenses, and resource utilization.
- Maintain high service levels and resolve operational issues that may impact customer satisfaction.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and support cross-functional projects to enhance operational efficiency, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables.
Requirements
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks effectively based on department goals.
- Ability to recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and on-time delivery performance.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for scheduling and data analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
- Effective communication skills for partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate operational challenges.
- Strong attention to detail and capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
$60,000 - $90,000 a year
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion.
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