Coordinator, Dolls and Preschool

JAKKS Pacific; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Pre-tax spending accounts

Employee discount programs

Job summary

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is seeking a Coordinator, Dolls and Preschool in Santa Monica. The role supports Marketing and Creative Leadership with calendar management, meeting logistics, and cross-functional coordination to drive division objectives.

You will handle purchasing, vendor onboarding, expense reporting, sample management, and administrative tasks to keep the Dolls & Preschool team running smoothly. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and highly organized.
• Self-motivation and self-starter mindset.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and ability to demonstrate outputs.
• Nimble and flexible thinking.

Responsibilities

• Executive & Team Support: manage calendars, coordinate meetings, organize materials, and plan team activities.
• Purchasing & Expense Management: create PRs/POs, vendor setup, track expenses, liaise with Accounts Payable.
• Sample Management & Shipping: coordinate sample orders and shipments for multiple teams.
• Administrative & Cross-Functional Coordination: follow up on requests, maintain records, prepare meeting materials, provide general support.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team player

Job description

JAKKS Pacific, Inc., a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide range of products that feature some of the most popular brands and children's toy licenses in the world, currently seeks an experienced, energetic, self-starter for the role of Coordinator, Dolls and Preschoolfor their Santa Monica office. This role is responsible for assisting with administrative responsibiltiires that support the critical function of the department.

The Division:

Dolls & Preschool at Jakks encompasses a mix of owned IP and licensed brands, targeting a wide range of consumers from the youngest kids to adult collectors.

The Role:

As a Coordinator, the day-to-day responsibilities range from supporting management on key division objectives, to working closely with all cross-functional partners on various tasks. The Dolls & Preschool global team encompasses Marketing, Creative Services, and Design functions.

Your Responsibilities Include:

Executive & Team Support

• Manage calendars and coordinate internal and external meetings for Marketing and Creative Leadership.
• Organize meeting materials and coordinate logistics.
• Plan and coordinate team outings, brainstorm sessions, and team meals.
• Order and maintain office supplies and other team necessities.

Purchasing & Expense Management

• Create and manage purchase requisitions (PRs) and purchase orders (POs).
• Coordinate vendor setup and onboarding, including required documentation.
• Submit and track expense reports for Marketing and Creative leadership.
• Communicate with vendors and Accounts Payable regarding invoices, quotes, and payment information.

Sample Management & Shipping

• Coordinate sample orders and shipments for Marketing, Creative, and Sales teams.
• Assist with organizing and distributing product samples as needed.

Administrative & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Follow up with internal departments and external vendors on outstanding administrative requests.
• Maintain organized records of purchase orders, vendor information, and other administrative documents.
• Assist with preparing meeting materials.
• Provide general administrative support to the Marketing and Creative departments as needed.

Qualities You Should Possess:

• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Self-motivation and self-starter
• Eagerness to learn and solve problems
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good analytical skills and able to demonstrate output from analytics
• Nimble and flexible thinking
• Passionate about the work you put into the world
• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life & accident insurance and employee assistance program
• Savings: 401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
• Compensation: JAKKS Pacific offers a competitive salary. Compensation for this role commensurate with experience, qualifications, location, and education and typically ranges from $70,304 - $75,000.

Company Overview

A leading designer and marketer of children’s toys and consumer products, JAKKS Pacific® is always on the lookout for talented, bright and creative individuals to join our ever-growing team.

Best known for our toy and entertainment products, JAKKS produces impressive and innovative products across multiple categories spanning from action figures, collectibles, and dolls, to high performance activity toys and vehicles, and let’s not forget our deep portfolios of beloved licensed characters. In other words, we work hard to make play more fun, and we believe it has paid off.

Included in Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies for four years in a row, and Forbes’ 100 Best Small Companies for three years, JAKKS is an aggressive and passionate company, with a commitment to customers and a dedication to growing our business.

Our goal is to continuously cultivate a talented and diverse workforce while providing a safe and productive work environment and an excellent career growth opportunity while working with a dynamic team who loves what they do and for a Company that ultimately makes children smile, play and succeed!

Jakks Pacific, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No Recruiters Please. No relocation assistance is associated with this position.