Production Role

Description Location: Bellevue, WA 24-month contract through CONCORDIS Compensation: $44 - $51 hourly / Full BenefitsHybrid Schedule / 40 hours per weekU.S. Citizen or Green Card RequiredJob Description - Production PlannerWe are seeking a talented and experienced Production Planner for a 24-month contract position working as part of a product development team in Bellevue, WA. This is an opportunity to work within an organization that is a subsidiary of a company based in Japan & is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world! SummaryPlans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete production cycle.What you'll do Manage the full product development lifecycle including product costing, development, sampling, packaging, testing, bulk production and delivery. Act as primary owner of each product launch and facilitate the adherence of key timeline in end-to-end project management Facilitates and leads cross functional team discussions to help resolve and mitigate technical issues. Ensure product safety and labeling meet compliance prior to each product launch. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal cross functional teams. Develop and nurture vendor relationships and be the single point of contact for all communications on your assigned projects. Manage product samples and proofs through internal review and approval process Coordinates photography, marketing, and TOP samples and ensure their on-time delivery Enter data for new and re-orders into internal systems Requires ability to obtain full working knowledge of internal software systemWhat you'll bring 3-4 years of related professional experience. 3-4 years experience with the full product development life cycle Bachelors degree required. Ability to work as part of a team AND to work independently and take full accountability of projects Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.How you'll be successful Develops an understanding of our brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do. Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities. Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results. Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve. Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a "team first" mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals. Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique brand experience. Compensation & Benefits Hourly contract rate range $44 to $51 based on experience and qualifications Robust Benefits that include: $1 for $1 matching 401(k) with NO vesting period! Medical insurance / Dental insurance / Vision insurance Life insurance, STD, LTD PTO, paid holidays, and moreOpenings 1

Created: 2025-01-21