Senior Product Development & Sourcing Manager
Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
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Job Summary
- Manage the development of trading card products collector sets accessories and promotional items from concept through production.
- Collaborate with design licensing marketing and sales teams to create innovative products that align with market trends and company objectives.
- Develop product specifications packaging requirements and production timelines.
- Evaluate new product opportunities materials printing techniques finishes and collector-focused features.
- Monitor industry trends competitor products and collector preferences to inform future product development.
- Identify evaluate and onboard domestic and international manufacturers printers and suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing production terms MOQs lead times and supplier agreements.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality reliability and cost efficiency.
- Source materials including card stock packaging components specialty finishes promotional inserts and collectibles-related accessories.
- Develop contingency sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain risks.
- Manage production schedules to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget.
- Coordinate with suppliers logistics partners and internal teams throughout the manufacturing process.
- Track project milestones and proactively resolve production delays or quality concerns.
- Monitor inventory requirements and collaborate with operations teams on forecasting and replenishment planning.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety labeling and regulatory requirements.
- Establish and maintain product quality standards across all product lines.
- Review production samples proofs prototypes and pre-production runs.
- Conduct vendor performance evaluations and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Resolve quality issues and oversee corrective action plans with suppliers.
- Develop and manage product cost targets and production budgets.
- Analyze product margins and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
- Support annual product roadmaps and long-term sourcing strategies.
- Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership regarding product performance and supplier partnerships.
Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Product Development Operations Marketing or a related field.
5 years of experience in product development sourcing procurement or manufacturing management.
Experience managing overseas suppliers and manufacturing partners.
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Advanced proficiency with ERP/project management systems.
- Advanced proficiency with PDM systems Centric preferred.
- Ability to travel domestic and international (with a valid passport) up to 3 times a year.
- Reliable transportation to travel locally.
Ability to manage multiple product launches simultaneously.
Preferred Skills
Experience in trading cards collectibles tabletop gaming sports licensing toys publishing or consumer products.
Knowledge of card printing processes packaging production and collectibles manufacturing.
Familiarity with international sourcing and import/export logistics.
Experience working with licensed intellectual property products.
Passion for trading cards collectibles sports gaming or pop culture.
Key Competencies
Product Innovation
Strategic Sourcing
Vendor Negotiation
Supply Chain Management
Cost Analysis & Budgeting
Cross-Functional Leadership
Quality Management
Problem Solving
Project Management
Market Trend Analysis
Success Metrics
On-time product launches
Product quality and defect rates
Gross margin performance
Supplier performance and reliability
Inventory efficiency
- Customer and Collector satisfaction
New product development cycle times
- Best in class health dental and vision insurance
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Commuter Benefits FSA
- Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- 401k with 4% match
- Pet Insurance
- Legal and Identity Theft Plans
- Flexible PTO
Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.
Complex participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
Required Experience:
Manager
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