Product Launch Planner

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

Job summary

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Planning Coordinator to manage development schedules for new and carryover products during Spring and Fall marketing cycles.

The role coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure timely product launches and defines development schedules for licensed and non-licensed products. The position requires strong communication, project management experience, teamwork, and high organization to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication abilities.
• Experience in project management.
• Work effectively within a team environment.
• Highly organized and able to multitask in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Creates and manages the schedules/activities needed for the Development of New and Carry over Products during the Spring and Fall Marketing Cycles.
• Manages the activities of Cross-Functional Teams to Support the Product Launch in time.
• Define Development Schedules for Licensed and not Licensed Product.
• Execute, Follow Up and Adjust Schedules to Ensure Timely Launch of new Products.
• Prioritize Activities of Cross-Functional Teams.
• Resolve issues / Recommend Solutions in order to maintain schedules.
• Lead weekly Team Meetings to ensure communication among Cross-Functional Teams.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management experience

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Job description

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Planning Coordinator to manage development schedules for new and carryover products during Spring and Fall marketing cycles.

The role coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure timely product launches and defines development schedules for licensed and non-licensed products. The position requires strong communication, project management experience, teamwork, and high organization to multitask in a fast-paced environment.