Associate, Global Sourcing
Funko
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Burbank, CA
Company
Funko
Location
Burbank, CA
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Funko OverviewÂ
Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.
But what does Funko do?Â
Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of lenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters – one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. Funko’s Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world.
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This position reports to Sourcing Manager, Global Sourcing, and provides support and assistance with operational and organization functions to develop and source merchandise under the strategic guidance of the Sourcing Manager within a given department and/or sub-category of product.
What You’ll Do
Sourcing and Product ComplianceÂ
- Assist/Manage the merchandise sourcing & production of select product categories (Hardlines/Softlines) for Funko and Loungefly in partnership with the Sourcing Manager
- Partner on vendor strategy, product costing/placement, manage vendor communication and production management related to designated product categories.
- Responsible for ensuring products meet established standards for safety and quality including monitoring quarterly Product Review Requests with product integrity partners
Productivity and Process Â
- Track progress of production cycle against key milestone dates through daily maintenance of the Development Tracking Report (DTR)
- Contact vendors to follow-up and verify the accuracy of provided data, resolve routine issues and ensure vendor alignment with Funko processes and procedures
- Follow up with vendor communication regarding any outstanding deadlines.
- Liaise with vendors and all 3rd party suppliers to ensure guidelines are followed to avoid late deliveries and charge backs due to non-compliance
- Ensure all products are shipped on time to support established launch dates
- Provide accurate shipment status information from factory to DC.
- Maintain overall vendor capacity status reports with relation to forecasted demand and actual PO’s on hand.
Collaboration and CommunicationÂ
- Prepare standard any ad-hoc reports as requested (Time and Action Calendars, production timelines, status updates, etc.)
- Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
- Attend weekly cross-functional meetings and quarterly product line review meetings to understand key sourcing issues and action items
- Communicate production status to global and regional partners during weekly cross-functional meetings as required
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising/Product Development/Design, Business or Supply Chain or 2-3+ years of related experience
- Development/Design, Business or Supply Chain or 2-3+ years of related experience
- 2-3+ years related experience preferably in specialty retail or consumer products
- Exposure to Sourcing & Production of multiple product categories
- Proven track record of effectively communicating with manufacturers
- Ability to manage multiple SKU’s and timelines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple design and development partners, a team player
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability and desire to be flexible, adapt to change and grow with organization
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Salary Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $82,000-95,000 annually. ​Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Work EnvironmentÂ
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
This position is based in Burbank.
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02/06/2025
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