Complex
Senior Product Development & Sourcing Manager
Los Angeles · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$85k-$115kDetected 35 days ago
Product ManagementProject ManagementNegotiationForecastingBudgetingSupply ChainLogisticsVendor ManagementProcurementERPIntellectual PropertyLeadershipProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Company And Culture Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with
- the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce. Why We're Hiring Join us in creating innovative trading card products that
Responsibilities
- Manage the development of trading card products, collector sets, accessories, and promotional items from concept through production.
- Collaborate with design, licensing, marketing, and sales teams to create innovative products that align with market trends and company objectives.
- Develop product specifications, packaging requirements, and production timelines.
- Negotiate pricing, production terms, MOQs, lead times, and supplier agreements.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
- Develop contingency sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain risks.
- Manage production schedules to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget.
- Coordinate with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams throughout the manufacturing process.
- Monitor inventory requirements and collaborate with operations teams on forecasting and replenishment planning.
- Establish and maintain product quality standards across all product lines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Operations, Marketing, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in product development, sourcing, procurement, or manufacturing management.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Advanced proficiency with ERP/project management systems.
- Ability to travel domestic and international (with a valid passport) up to 3 times a year.
- Experience in trading cards, collectibles, tabletop gaming, sports licensing, toys, publishing, or consumer products.
- Knowledge of card printing processes, packaging production, and collectibles manufacturing.
- Familiarity with international sourcing and import/export logistics.
- Experience working with licensed intellectual property products.
Nice to have
- Company And Culture Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale.
- Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond.
- Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture.
- A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.
- This role will oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle-from concept development and vendor management to manufacturing, quality assurance, and product launch.
- The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills with expertise in global sourcing, manufacturing, collectibles, and consumer products.
- Experience within trading cards, tabletop games, collectibles, sports memorabilia, or adjacent industries is highly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency with PDM systems, Centric preferred.
Compensation
- Support annual product roadmaps and long-term sourcing strategies.
Benefits
- Source materials including card stock, packaging components, specialty finishes, promotional inserts, and collectibles-related accessories.
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