Tcg Sales Planning Specialist - London, United Kingdom - The Pokémon Company International

The Pokémon Company International

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

_Get to know The Pokémon Company International_

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website.

Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

_ Get to know the role_

Job Title: TCG Sales Planning Specialist
Job Summary: This position will provide crossfunctional planning and organizational support to TCG Sales teams in various markets. This position will also coordinate with various key stakeholders within TPCi. These teams include sales operations/ logistics, production, finance, customer service, legal and marketing.
People Manager: No

_What you'll do _

Coordinates with sales teams on product release schedule to ensure specific retail placement targets are available for production and operations planning.
Providing product related information to sales and other teams to aid for overall planning.
Collaborate with sales operation team members on operational tasks.
Assist department leads on organizing individual market needs, such as product specifications, pack out requirements and delivery deadlines.
Updates various teams on production status and escalate potential problems.
Update and manage customer facing communications and internal coordination.
Coordinates overall print run planning, scheduling and forecasting.

_What you'll bring _

Proficiency and comfort with Excel, SharePoint, WorkFront, with ERP system and project planning software/tools is a plus.
Demonstrates attention to detail and organization skills.
Demonstrates clear and professional written and oral communication skills.
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and meeting deadlines; develops alternative solutions.
Is adaptable, professional, courteous, motivated with a strong work ethic, works well under pressure.
Interacts effectively with all levels of management and other employees.
Thrives in a fastpaced environment and challenging workload.
Performs individually and as a member of a team.
Contributes a wide range of capacities to an entrepreneurial environment.
Masters product knowledge.

_How you'll be successful_

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.
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 Pokémon experience.

_What to expect _