Product Coordinator

Description

The Organization:

Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand happiness lies at the heart of everything we do. With trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, no wonder our toys consistently scoop the most longed-for awards. Sprinkling some Moose magic across categories including action figures, collectibles, craft, dolls, games, plush, preschool, vehicles and youth electronics, we’ve earned our stripes as one of the most creative companies in the industry. As an energetic bunch, we’re always on the move, developing ground-breaking content, entertainment and worldwide licensing deals to boot.

This family-run business is proudly built on unshakeable ethical foundations. Our passion for making kids superhappy stretches far beyond our WOW-worthy toys. The Moose Happy Kids Foundation creates moments of happiness and laughter for the children around the world who need it most. We’ve had a BIG impact on little people, making 3.5 million kids smile so far… and counting.

Australia might be our Moose family home, but with a 500-strong team dotted across the world, we’re committed to sharing our signature superhappy revolution far and wide!

Visit www.moosetoys.com for more information on our amazing brands and people.

Position Title:

Product Coordinator

Classification:

Non-exempt

Position Status:

Full Time

Reports To:

Senior Product Manager

Direct Reports:

None

Role Objectives:

The Product Coordinator will provide support to the Product Manager and product development team.

Core Capabilities:

Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm. Works hard and stays focused on important goals, prioritizing efforts accordingly. Identifies own development needs and makes use of developmental or training opportunities. Driving improvements, including personal work goals and objectives. Seeks progression to roles of increased responsibility and influence.

Presenting and Communicating with Impact
Communicates for impact, clarity, and connection. Speaks fluently; expresses opinions, information, and key points clearly; makes effective use of processes to influence and persuade others; promotes ideas on behalf of oneself and others; makes a strong personal impact on others; takes care to manage one’s impression on others.

Adapting and Responding to Change
Adapts to changing circumstances; tolerates ambiguity. Accepts new ideas and change initiatives. Adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations. Shows an interest in new experiences and can work effectively in an entrepreneurial and fast paced environment.

*Qualifications:
*

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative or support position, preferably within a product or design team.
• Exposure to sample management system an advantage.
• Some working knowledge of the product development process.

• Medium to Advanced level Excel abilities preferred, in particular pivot tables.

Responsibilities:

• Support the product development process by assisting Product Managers with ad hoc daily administrative tasks as directed.
• Validation of data included in product development documentation.
• Assist with the samples management process
• Assist with Project room set up and maintenance
• Assist with focus group product testing
• Assist with product testing and data collection
• Assist with admin project set-up requirements.
• Assist with budget tracking and budget system updates.
• Assist with artwork management process on Toy Box.
• Assist with final art release process between LA/MBO and HK.
• Prepare documentation to begin package development and track progress to ensure deadlines are met.
• Monitor and manage product/package checklist in compliance with current global regulations.
• General administration tasks including but not limited to; meeting agendas, meeting notes & distribution, excel report preparation & data entry, maintain document filing system.
• Work with key stakeholders to support and/or drive cross functional internal projects.

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Core Values:

We’re a family, who is Outrageously playful, with Wild imagination.

• We’re a family
• We demonstrate kindness as part of the Moose family – treating others the way we want to be treated. We’re all about welcoming your wacky, weird and wonderful self at work!
• Moosies pride themselves on taking personal responsibility for their actions and outcomes, always acting ethically, professionally, and with a smile.
• We know there is no ‘I’ in TEAM and are committed to hitting team goals way out of the park.
• We’ve got each other’s backs – we support each other with no politics or personal agendas.

• Outrageously playful
• All Moosies use play to stimulate thinking and innovation – applying learnings across all initiatives.
• We think outside the toy box to keep things super FUN.
• We consistently give 100% to put the punch in our products and services.
• We keep our energy up so there’s a great buzz around the place all the time – helping to foster great ideas and ensuring strong productivity.

• Wild imagination
• We’re prepared to share the kooky and the creative in brainstorming sessions, to bring the best Moose to market.
• Moosies put heart and soul into innovating and delivering the best toys ever.
• We elicit infectious enthusiasm, are non-judgemental, value diversity of thinking and the benefits this brings, and are open to all WOW ideas.
• We keep on trend and across new technologies so we can bring this knowledge to the playroom.

Work Hours:

8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday, 1-hour unpaid lunch break
8:30am – 3:00pm, Friday, 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Scheduled work hours: 38 hours per week

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone and other office productivity machinery, may need to reach, stoop, kneel to access items
• Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
• Light to moderate lifting is required
• Frequently communicates with other employees and third-parties, must be able to speak clearly and exchange accurate information.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers and light traffic)
• Indoor business office environment with windows; light foot traffic within work areas
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Primary Location: US-CA-Los Angeles
Job: Product Management
Employee Status: Permanent
Schedule: Full-time
Unposting Date: 07/Jul/2022, 1:59:00 AM

Job Type: Full-time