Product Specialist
Description
As a Product Specialist you will be a key member of the Production Team responsible for managing the development of all Mondo products, from prototyping, pricing, costing, development, and delivery to customers. You will support and partner with a team of experts in all these areas as you drive product development, budget, product costing, project schedule and quality of results. Your role will include a subset of the following projects, to be determined based on team needs:
- Lead NAV integration project for all of Mondo products, ensuring that product costs are appropriately calculated and reconciled for all product types
- Support regular review of Mondo inventory levels, including understanding sell-through and recommendations re: write-offs and destruction of old inventory
- Assist Director with management of product development budget & all agreements with freelance artists, contractors, etc. Develop SOWs for each & ensure that all 3rd parties working with Mondo have written agreements on ownership of work.
- Support the wholesale team as the key conduit for business-to-business customers as well as internal Funko partners re: product availability, quantities, pricing, costing, among others.
- Coordinate product approval with Project Managers and Creative Directors via studios for their category
- Oversee the operation workflow, quality, budget and schedule adherence
- Coordinate with Logistics on all releases and track purchase orders in partnership with Logistics as needed per category
- Coordinate weekly meetings with category leads to ensure alignment with the calendar.
- Coordinate sourcing all information and assets for product releases
- Passion for pop culture
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Project Management and/or Cost Accounting
- Proficiency with advanced features of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Experience with project management and accounting software desirable, including FilemakerPro, Wrike, and/or NAV
- Experience administrating contracts and agreements desired
- Background in a creative environment and/or previous work with artists desirable
- Unparalleled organizational skills and unwavering attention to detail
- Clear, concise communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
- Possess an entrepreneurial and generative spirit
- Thrives in autonomous environments - self motivator
- Strong deductive reasoning and attention to detail
- Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably on multiple projects under tight timeframes in a fast-paced production environment
- Highly collaborative with the ability to be fluid and respond positively to change and new ideas
- Ability to pivot quickly and be resourceful, think practically and be solution-oriented
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Economics, Project management or related business field
What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
Funko is an equal opportunity employer. We know that every superhero has a unique origin story and the diversity of these stories enrich what we do. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.