Content Operations & Strategy group Lead

Company Description

Vantiva Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) provides disc manufacturing, packaging and distribution for all major studios. SCS benefits from proven experience, capability, and innovation, with combined unique selling propositions around manufacturing, supply chain and fulfillment, and transportation. SCS has successfully optimized its disc business and implemented a clear diversification strategy aimed at leveraging all verticals, assets and capabilities in:

• Establishing Vinyl production manufacturing, packaging and distribution in North America and then in Europe & Australia. Vinyl volume is expected to grow significantly over the next 5 years as we expand market share;
• Further expanding Non-Disc Supply-Chain & fulfillment;
• Expanding the manufacturing business including Microfluidics;
• Enhancing transportation freight brokerage in North America; and
• Launching new product lines and expanding manufacturing and fulfillment capabilities

The business provides DVD, Blu-ray and CD replication services to Hollywood studios, independent rights holders, software developers and game publishers: Optical Media Manufacturing Services, Custom Packaging, Procurement and dry goods management, Distribution and Fulfillment, Returns Processing, Inventory Control and Management and Freight management services. Check us out at https://www.vantiva.com/activity/supply-chain-solutions/.

Job Description

As a member of the team, you are expected to serve in an operational role liaising with all segments of business including Sales, Integrated Marketing, Product Fulfillment, Finance, Information Technology, and Business Affairs. In the course of day-to-day business, this role will be responsible for creating and managing worldwide content avails and will assist with various tasks in the digital supply chain workflow, including content scheduling, placing content delivery orders, finding unutilized rights, tracking art and metadata assets, performing rights checks, re-pricing projects, and research for backfilling avail databases with existing territory footprints.

In support of these functions, this role will be part of a dynamic team in a rapidly growing segment of the media and entertainment space. Required skills include: keen attention to detail amidst vast amounts of data, strong communication skills, inclination for problem solving, and a passion for efficiency and working smart.

Responsibilities

· Create library and new release film and TV avails in EMA format for distribution to partners worldwide

· Coordinate with operations, sales, and marketing teams to monitor content schedules and ensure workflow deadlines are being met

· Research and normalize existing territory avail information for entry into avail databases

· Assist with re-pricing projects

· Query rights and avail records to discover unutilized distribution opportunities

· Coordinate with internal team and external vendors to improve avail systems and processes

· Successfully engage with varying levels of management, retail partners, strategic vendors, and industry as a whole

· Other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

· Familiarity with the digital entertainment landscape and various distribution types, retailers, platforms, and service providers

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

· Experience with VBA, Python, or similar 

· Knowledge and application of industry standards of content distribution, such as EMA avails and Movielabs Digital Distribution Framework (MDDF) a PLUS

· Upbeat personality and a passion for learning

· Extremely proactive and embracing of an entrepreneurial environment

Additional Information

Our most important asset is our People

Vantiva’s success greatly relies on our people’s energy, motivation, and talent.

We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that embraces and celebrates diversity as we believe our differences drive our creativity, and innovation.

We are proactive in supporting equality and maintaining an inclusive work environment, developing, and enhancing career opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any step of the application process, please let us know by answering the dedicated question in this application form.