Production Planner
12 days ago
Bellevue
Location: Bellevue, WA 12+ month contract through Concordis Compensation: $40 - $51 hourly / Full Benefits Hybrid Schedule / 40 hours per week U.S. Citizen or Green Card Required Job Description – Production Planner We are seeking a talented and experienced Production Planner for a contract position working as part of a product development team in Bellevue, WA. This is an opportunity to work within an organization that is a subsidiary of a company based in Japan & is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world! Summary Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete production cycle. What you’ll do • Manage the full product development lifecycle including product costing, development, sampling, packaging, testing, bulk production and delivery., • Act as primary owner of each product launch and facilitate the adherence of key timeline in end-to-end project management, • Facilitates and leads cross functional team discussions to help resolve and mitigate technical issues., • Ensure product safety and labeling meet compliance prior to each product launch., • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal cross functional teams., • Develop and nurture vendor relationships and be the single point of contact for all communications on your assigned projects., • Manage product samples and proofs through internal review and approval process, • Coordinates photography, marketing, and TOP samples and ensure their on-time delivery, • Enter data for new and re-orders into internal systems, • 3-4 years of related professional experience., • 3-4 years experience with the full product development life cycle, • Bachelors degree required., • Ability to work independently and take full accountability of projects, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite., • Available to work a hybrid schedule in Bellevue, WA, • Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently How you’ll be successful • Develops an understanding of our brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do., • Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities., • Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results., • Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve., • Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a “team first” mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals., • Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique brand experience. Compensation & Benefits Hourly contract rate range $40 to $51 based on experience and qualifications Robust Benefits that include: · $1 for $1 matching 401(k) with NO vesting period! · Medical insurance · Dental insurance · Vision insurance · Life insurance, STD, LTD · PTO, paid holidays, and more