Planner, eCommerce Production

Job Description

Bravado is a diverse team of passionate people who connect artists and brands through innovative products, and curated experiences for fans around the world. Bravado is a global merchandise company, providing a broad scope of services, including eCommerce, Tour, VIP, Fan Clubs and Retail Branding. Bravado works in close partnership with both emerging artists and the biggest superstars in the music industry, to help ensure their brand reach the most fans globally.
Our products are being sold through the artist's official e-commerce shops, through online marketplaces and in thousands of retail and e-tail locations around the world. We also service our artists on the road, providing merchandise and VIP experiences at live shows. We take great pride in constantly finding new ways to push innovation through products and partnerships. The company maintains offices in London, Los Angeles, New York, Berlin, Paris, Tokyo and Sydney.

How you'll LEAD:

We are currently seeking an accomplished Planner of eCommerce to support the busy and dynamic Planning department of Bravado, UMG's merchandising division.

As a Planner of eCommerce, you will manage the Direct to Consumer (D2C) planning for our Bravado online shops, working closely with Brand Management, Marketing, Creative, Finance, Production, Operations and Consumer Engagement. This role is a vital part of the eCommerce growth and will partner with Brand and Product Development on innovation and full strategy including product and trends, analytics, and individual store forecasts.

A high level of personal integrity, discretion in handling confidential information, and professionalism in dealing with executives inside and outside the company is essential. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, resourceful, creative, adaptable, and have solid experience in effectively supporting an executive team within fast past ambiguous environment.

How you'll CREATE:
• Manage inventory across eCommerce stores, reviewing on hand quantities and determining stock positions based on weeks of supply, current sell through, seasonal trends and artist life cycle
• Project sales and inventory of core products based on sales history and forecasted growth
• Identify items for promotional and marketing strategies and determine lifecycle of each item
• Communicate inventory needs with brand management, operations and production teams to plan against upcoming product lines and marketing
• Work with analytics team and prepare a data analysis that identifies excess inventory around lifecycle planning
• Initiate buy - gaining financial approval and processing with in-house production team
• Communicate incoming buys and timelines to key stakeholders for each store. Ensuring logistics teams adjust for incoming inventory
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with in-house production team, working together to research and resolve vendor issues, delays and purchases
• Partner with logistics team to make sure incoming orders are received in properly
• Troubleshoot and resolve any shrinkage issues and discrepancies
• Documentation and creation of Standard Operating Procedures

Capabilities:
• Strong managerial and organizational skills, with ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple accountabilities simultaneously
• Ability to work within and across multiple functional teams, collaborating with planning regions, brands, supply, and commercial stakeholders
• Passion for challenging the status quo, driving change, and being a leader of innovation
• Knowledge of, and experience with forecasting, demand planning, innovation planning and S&OP/IBP

Bonus if you have:
• APICS/ASCM, PMP, and or IBF Certification(s)

Bring your VIBE:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; extremely detail oriented
• Exhibit a professional demeanor and good judgment
• Follow up on assignments until completion
• Self-starter who takes initiative and is resourceful; takes ownership of tasks and projects
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to interact with outside partners and executive management
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple assignments; work well under pressure
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively

Perks Playlist:
• Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:
• 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services
• Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
• A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation
• Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
• 2-weeks paid Winter Break
• 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
• Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
• Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

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Job Category:
eCommerce

Salary Range:
$57,000- $118,000

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn7n7o-216-73-216-180-42 in your application.