Licensing Coordinator - PD

Mattel; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel Development & Tooling Sdn Bhd in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an Licensing Coordinator to manage licensed product approvals across the development lifecycle. You will track statuses, route submissions, and coordinate with licensors and internal teams such as Product Development, Design, Marketing, and Manufacturing.

The role emphasizes documentation, milestone tracking, and data analysis to support business decisions and process improvements, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, Communications, Supply Chain or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in licensing, brand management, product development, project coordination, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track licensed product approvals throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Manage approval trackers, status reports, and project documentation.
• Route product submissions between internal teams and licensors promptly.
• Monitor milestones and address risks, delays, or approval issues.
• Communicate licensor feedback and support teams in resolving comments.
• Act as liaison between licensors and cross-functional teams including Product Development, Design, Marketing, and Manufacturing.
• Facilitate requests for style guides, references, images, and other licensor assets.
• Review trademarks, legal text, and branding for accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze approval data and prepare reports to support decisions and improvements.
• Support continuous improvement through automation, reporting, and workflow enhancements.
• Maintain confidentiality of licensor information and upcoming launches.

Skills

Licensing coordination

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Administration/Marketing/Design/Communications/Supply Chain)

Tools

MS Office

Document management systems

Job description

• Compensation: MYR 3,500 - MYR 5,500 - monthly

Company Description

Mattel Development & Tooling Sdn Bhd is a one stop centerproviding service capabilities in P roduct Development, Digital Model Making, Digital M old Design and M anufacturing Injection & Die-Cast Molds for MMSB, MIDC and MBKlocated in Perai, Penang.

Job Description

• Coordinate and track licensed product approvals throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Manage approval trackers, status reports, and project documentation.
• Route product submissions between internal teams and licensors in a timely manner.
• Monitor project milestones and escape risks, delays, or approval issues.
• Communicate licensor feedback and support teams in resolving approval comments.
• Act as a liaison between licensors and cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Design, Marketing, and Manufacturing.
• Facilitate requests for style guides, reference materials, images, and other licensor assets.
• Review trademarks, legal text, and branding requirements for accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze approval data and prepare reports to support business decisions and process improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through automation, reporting, and workflow enhancements.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive licensor information and upcoming product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, Communications, Supply Chain or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in licensing, brand management, product development, project coordination, or a related area.

Additional Information

• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and document management systems.
• Ability to work effectively with global teams and external partners. Good attention to detail and organizational skills.