Associate Brand Manager, Global

Description About Us Moose Toys exists to make kids superhappy. For this revolutionary brand, happiness lies at the heart of everything we do.

Known for our trailblazing toy design, development and manufacturing, and strong commitment to the future of our planet, our toys are consistently recognised with global awards and accolades. Our Culture At Moose we are playful with a purpose. Fun is at the heart of everything we do, but we're also very serious about the important stuff: our people, our values, and the planet:

We're officially a Great Place to Work We're a family. We dream big. We love diversity.

We're always learning. We prioritise well-being. We give back in a big way.

We're serious about sustainability. We bring the fun Visit our website or our LinkedIn Life page for more information on our amazing brands and people. Position Title:

Associate Brand Manager, Global Classification: Exempt Position Status: Full Time Reports To:

Senior Brand Manager, Global; Brand Manager, Global Direct Reports: None Role Objectives: To build and support the development and implementation of product strategies to support category objectives, including full marketing programs for Super brands as well as general go-to-market plans and product line architecture for anchor brands.

Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, MBA is a plus. •3-5 years of experience in consumer or brand marketing in a product-driven company. •Understanding of standard marketing techniques. •Be able to present actionable insights to cross functional teams. •Toy experience is preferred. •Efficient with time and the juggling of competing demands; and •Able to work autonomously but is driven by being part of a wider team. Responsibilities: Brand Management •Play an active role in product development, brainstorming sessions and review meetings, with design counterparts, to develop line plans, pricing, and global launch dates to grow the category. •Support and manage the Total Line Plan (TLP) across all markets, while partnering with US TLP manager to recommend a brand roll-up to category leads. •Support leadership team and build 1 st pass of product pricing architecture based on global competitive landscape, including identifying market gaps to develop exclusive product offerings by retailer (starting in the US market), ensuring the offer fits the brand DNA and will meet previously agreed standard margin expectations. •Support global forecast to ensure they align to total brand financial plans including topline, GM and DC% and roll-up to a profitable P&L in the TLP. Demonstrate an understanding of inventory levels and future forecasts to align to S&OP projections. •Drive the seasonal exclusive program with your Lead Market counterpart ensuring item is included in overall line plan and meets margin expectations. •Support the Sr. leadership to liaise with global market to ensure there is a robust go-to-market strategy across the full 360 asset wheel, driving the consumer path-to-purchase.

Assist Sr. leadership in the development of annual brand plans and category development from BDO to product selection, including research requirements and providing current year product performance metrics. 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. Work Hours 8:30am

• 5:30pm, Monday to Thursday 8:30am

• 3:00pm, Friday 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day. Plus, reasonable additional hours due to multiple time-zones.
  
  Moose also provides flexible working options. Salary Band USD $75,000-$85,000 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. All Welcome Just like the wide range and variety of brands, Moose embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
  
  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or on the basis of disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process, please contact recruitmentmoosetoys.com, quoting the job title and reference number. LI-SK1