Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams to artist merch, Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode, and top ad-free podcasts, included with their members... more details
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Amazon Music is an immersive audio entertainment service that deepens connections between fans, artists, and creators. From personalized music playlists to exclusive podcasts, concert livestreams to artist merch, Amazon Music is innovating at some of the most exciting intersections of music and culture. We offer experiences that serve all listeners with our different tiers of service: Prime members get access to all the music in shuffle mode, and top ad-free podcasts, included with their membership; customers can upgrade to Amazon Music Unlimited for unlimited, on-demand access to 100 million songs, including millions in HD, Ultra HD, and spatial audio; and anyone can listen for free by downloading the Amazon Music app or via Alexa-enabled devices. Join us for the opportunity to influence how Amazon Music engages fans, artists, and creators on a global scale.
Our team is looking for a driven, strategic, customer-centric Sourcing and Production Manager to help grow our Music Merchandise business. Music and fashion have been intertwined for decades, and this role will create buzzworthy artist merch collections that authentically connect artists and fans on Amazon, in venue, and around the world.
The Sourcing and Production Manager will assist the Sr Production Manager in driving the ideation around and execution of product development and production process from initial design concept through bulk production execution. This role will foster partnerships and help create strategies to maximize margin, quality, lead-time and brand goals. The successful candidate will have deep experience in traditional apparel production & screen printing, and must be a creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative production strategies. The candidate should also have their pulse on the trends of the artist merchandise business, including blank and print technique expertise.
The Sourcing and Production Manager will support and report to the Sr Manager on the Amazon Music Merch team and will work with artist teams, brand and marketing managers, and across various internal and external partners to shape the merchandise production strategy for Amazon Music. The candidate must have the leadership presence and communication skills to represent Amazon at all levels of our partners organizations.
Key job responsibilities - Responsible for onboarding vendors in to Amazon systems and processes, determining SLAs and day to day business relationships. - Develop production strategies and techniques to scale our business and create strong partnerships. - Own and build production timelines, sampling processes, and QA - Evaluate partners production standards and practices. - Manage relationships with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders. - Work with logistics to coordinate proper deliveries to FC - Data entry and tracking data within various internal tools. - Execute competitive production market analysis
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Culver City, CA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of with Excel experience - 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience - Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control - Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $58,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $141,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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