Branded Materials Manager

The Branded Materials Manager supports the Branded Materials Senior Manager in overseeing the companys promotional materials program. This includes managing merchandise projects such as employee recognition items campaign materials ad-hoc requests produce-on-demand items operational materials and branded supplies. The role provides guidance to internal stakeholders on planning procurement distribution and inventory management while overseeing sourcing vendor performance competitive bidding quality control and inventory accuracy.  

Your Impact and Responsibilities:

• Review historical usage forecast future needs and evaluate cost breaks to place replenishment orders
• Advise internal stakeholders on item usage production lead times cost considerations and production efficiencies
• Develop and maintain an annual calendar with timelines for item development and production across departments
• Oversee all aspects of the production timeline including ideation cost approval sample creation production planning distribution and inventory availability
• Ensure timely availability of items on the internal B2B site by reviewing and approving images descriptions and functionality
• Direct website classifications support order placement processes and recommend user-experience improvements
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams external partners and suppliers
• Develop and utilize tools to monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to SLAs
• Manage a Branded Materials Specialist through task assignment training ongoing development and performance evaluation
• Collaborate with the Specialist and broader Branded Materials Team providing guidance and support

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in promotional procurement or merchandise project management
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Experience managing and developing direct reports
• Extensive knowledge of multiple production processes
• Ability to conduct analytics and balance cost timelines and operational constraints
• Highly detail-oriented organized and able to manage shifting priorities
• Strong analytical written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint Outlook and Word; advanced Excel experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with overseas production factories
• Experience with standard commercial print processes
• Familiarity with Asana

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time