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Senior Merchandise Planner - Commerce
Crunchyroll
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Ellation, Inc. is a transformative entertainment company and home of industry-leading platforms Crunchyroll and VRV. Crunchyroll is the world’s largest destination for anime and manga, boasting a global community of more than 25 million registered users and over 1 million subscribers. VRV is a fast-growing entrant in the SVOD space and is an audience-focused aggregation platform featuring premium SVOD channels including Crunchyroll, Funimation, Rooster Teeth, and Shudder.
We’re looking for a superstar that has an eye for really cool products or apparel who backs it up with solid analytical expertise.
Be a part of a highly skilled, creative and collaborative team. The Sr. Merchandise Planner will own their assigned product categories and will lead the open-to-buy plan, product development and selling process by driving the creation of assortments for all channels. They are the key driver of sales and profit, determine product line assortment & sourcing, establish and maintain competitive pricing & profit margin and directly contribute to the development of marketing campaigns.
Responsibilities:
• Manage all aspects of the merchandise business including margin, sales, promotions, inventory and product specific opportunities
• Develop and communicate comprehensive department financial & product strategies
• Iterate and drive forward structure in planning processes while fostering innovation
• Maintain knowledge base of industry and competitor market trends
• Collaborate with a team of cross-functional resources including analytics and planning to develop and own the strategy to maximize profitability, growth, and other strategic objectives
• Expand the current vendor selection and secure new brand partnerships for multiple categories; lead strategic negotiations to deliver top- and bottom-line category growth
• Creates and maintains ad hoc reporting of categories to assess the health of the business including customer returns, margin, shipping costs, conversions, etc.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in merchandising, fashion design, art or related field from an accredited program or HS diploma plus equivalent years of experience
• +5 years of experience in buying and merchandise planning within the toy/collectible, apparel, and/or home goods segments of the consumer products industry
• Experience and knowledge of the product development process, strategies, and life cycle management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret meaningful trends from quantitative and qualitative data.
• Enthusiastic and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate effectively in a team-oriented and collaborative environment
• Strong negotiator, process driven and extremely detail oriented
• Passion for pop culture and anime fan a plus
• Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel and Word
• Working knowledge of the apparel, accessories, home goods, pop culture, and video gaming industries
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Health care and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Employer paid commuter benefit
• On-site gym, showers, yoga, and wellness classes
• Catered lunch and dinner 4 days per week
• Fun, passionate and skilled co-workers
• Pet friendly environment - pet insurance and dog friendly office
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About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is the world’s largest destination for anime and manga, boasting a global community of more than 25 million registered users and over 1 million subscribers. Fans connect through the most complete anime library including "Naruto Shippuden," "Attack on Titan," and “Dragon Ball Super,” events such as Crunchyroll Movie Nights, Crunchyroll News, and can purchase related merchandise through its online store. Through its app on game consoles, set-top boxes, mobile devices and more, Crunchyroll delivers content from leading media producers directly to viewers translated professionally in multiple languages. The service is available for free or through a premium offering that allows users to watch ad-free with access to simulcasts—top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast.
Fans can also view Crunchyroll on VRV, an audience-focused aggregation platform featuring premium SVOD channels and a curated house channel, VRV Select.
About Ellation
Ellation, Inc. is a transformative entertainment company and home of industry-leading platforms Crunchyroll and VRV. With majority investment from Otter Media, a joint-venture between AT&T and The Chernin Group, Ellation operates at the intersection of technology and media to redefine the next wave of media interaction and consumption -- breaking down barriers to content experiences for passionate fans around the world. Ellation’s offices in San Francisco, Tokyo, and Chișinău develop the product, design, engineering, marketing and content that brings our communities of passionate fans together.
About VRV
VRV is a leading audience-focused aggregation platform featuring premium SVOD channels including Crunchyroll, Funimation, Rooster Teeth, and Shudder, alongside a curated house channel, VRV Select. Created to provide fans with a next-gen entertainment experience, VRV offers immersive content experiences in a digitally-driven environment via bundled subscription, a la carte subscription, or ad-supported options. As a platform, VRV helps partners extend their reach and distribute their premium content through a high-quality, branded experience on mobile, web, and popular living room devices.