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eCommerce - Merchandise Planner
2 years ago
POSITION SUMMARY
As the Merchandise Planner for the BANDAI NAMCO Store, you will be responsible for defining the vision and strategic roadmap for merchandise and special editions developed exclusively for sale across our direct-to-consumer channels, catering to the most ardent fans of our franchises. Working collaboratively with both internal and external BANDAI NAMCO groups, as well as our licensing partners and external vendors, you will develop a merchandise pipeline that builds demand and drives sales conversion for key brand & corporate events and initiatives.
With a passion for the gamer lifestyle yourself, you have intimate knowledge of our fans’ desires for merchandise and collectibles coupled with demonstrated experience as to how to deliver it.
Flexible, Remote and Work From Home options are available for this position until approximately April 2022. Afterwards we expect all employee's to join us at our new offices in Irvine, California where a hybrid work schedule will be observed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads merchandise planning, development and procurement for various BANDAI NAMCO franchises working within defined budgets to maximize marketing and sales ROI
- Collaborates with teams across the BANDAI NAMCO group to understand the target audience, product and franchise goals, and then develops a merchandise assortment to also achieve revenue goals.
- Brings a keen eye for detail from product design and quality to product presentation and merchandising
- Builds and optimizes policy and process for merchandise planning, development, procurement and delivery to the end user.
- Researches and recommends pricing strategies for all categories to maximize merchandise turns and ROI
- Researches and recommends growth opportunities or emerging trends in existing or new categories and provides strategy recommendations.
- Responsible for eCommerce inventory analysis and works collaboratively with cross functional teams to develop lifecycle management strategies
- Coordinates with operations and logistics specialists to ensure smooth execution and compliance for all merchandise, as well the optimization of freight expenses and surcharges.
- Drives and/or supports company priority initiatives.
- Other special assignments as the business requires.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field
- 5-8 years relevant experience in the video games, entertainment industry or cross category online retail
- Excellent organization, project management and problem-solving skills, must be able to effectively manage cross-functional coordination across various groups and teams.
- Self-motivated, confident and with an ownership mindset to drive performance against established KPIs
- Passionate about gaming and BANDAI NAMCO brands, products and franchises.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to effectively communicate nuanced or complicated concepts and ideas to both peers and executives to gain trust and buy in from cross-functional teams, licensors and international teams.
- Experience working with an ERP system a plus and excellent capability using Microsoft Suite of programs.
- Existing relationships with established network of vendors
- Ability to multi-task and be flexible
- Knowledge and interest in gaming, anime, fashion trends and/or pop culture required
SKILLS WE LOOK FOR:
- Adaptability - Demonstrates flexibility with change.
- Organization – Effectively balances conflicting priorities to manage a productive workflow, ensures completion of essential projects and meets critical deadlines.
- Proactive anticipation of needs – Utilizes analytical skills and broad understanding of the business to effectively address & prevent problems.
- Communication – Listens to understand needs and perspectives; speaks with confidence using clear and concise language, produces well thought-out professional correspondence that is free from grammatical and spelling errors.
- Service Oriented – Interacts professionally with leaders, customers, vendors and team members. Promptly responds to requests with accuracy and a courteous demeanor.
- Team Player – Works as a competent member of the team, willing to support others.
- Computer/Technical Savvy – Is proficient in using standard office equipment. Demonstrates advanced proficiency by adapting to new technology and easily acquiring new technical skills.
- Judgement – Exhibits sound judgement and the ability to make reasonable decisions in the absence of direction. Swiftly refers problems/issues to the appropriate person when necessary.
- Initiative – Works effectively while asking for direction when needed.
About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, Tekken®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®. More information about the company and its products can be found at www.bandainamcoent.com.
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