Compensation $45K - $50K + 401k with Match + 3 weeks PTO + Medical and Dental Benefits!
The Araca Group is a leading, global entertainment & merchandising company that has been prospering for almost 25 years thanks to our innovative and collaborative team members.
Araca’s employees act as brand ambassadors through creating live event and ecommerce merchandise experiences for some of the world’s top entertainment properties including SEGA, Ghostbusters, Wicked, Cobra Kai, Hadestown, The Book of Mormon, Jeopardy, Beetlejuice the Musical, and many more.
We are in search of a Manager in Inventory & Planning to join our Inventory & Planning team.
A day in the life of Inventory & Planning Manager:
· Manages inventories for multiple, world-wide retail operations
· Analyzes sales data to dictate inventory needs daily/weekly
· Tracks and communicates weekly dispatches globally
· Prepares projections for all re-orders and initial product lines for new accounts
· Works in conjunction with multiple departments on product ideas
· Strategizes with various departments on ways to maximize merchandise sales and manage costs
· Processes all purchase orders for accounts assigned
· Reconciles vendor invoices for payment by the finance team
· Maintaining pricing structure, ensuring margins are maintained
· Maintaining all stock details correctly in our inventory management system
· Conducting and reconciling global quarterly inventories for monthly, quarterly, and yearly audits
· Oversees the receipt/dispatch/delivery of stock from our Corporate Office with the help of our associate inventory planners
THIS ROLE IS PERFECT IF YOU:
· Love collaborating with others and being on a team
· Think analytically and love excel
· Are energized by organizing
· Adjust to change easily and positively
· Love theatre and are a super fan of anything
· Have purchased merchandise before
REQUIREMENTS:
- 1-3 years of entertainment or retail industry experience
- 3+ years of inventory management or purchasing experience
- Any knowledge of NetSuite is a plus
- Proficiency in Excel
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and creative environment
Missing some of these requirements, but know that you’re the right fit? We encourage you to apply and tell us why.
The Araca Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
ABOUT US:
Founded in 1997, The Araca Group is a vertically integrated theatrical producing and merchandising company, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Sydney.
Araca works closely with both new and established partners to activate fan engagement through merchandise experiences. Each activation is carefully tailored to support the brand's marketing strategy, generate revenue, and enhance the overall entertainment event. Our mission is to excite and engage our partners' audiences by delivering the highest quality products through innovative and strategic distribution channels.
Some of our clients include: Wicked, The Book of Mormon, Hadestown, Cobra Kai, SEGA, Outlander, The Masked Singer, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Jurassic World Exhibition, Peppa Pig Live!, Lionsgate, and Jeopardy. For more information go to www.araca.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked in the entertainment/live event industry? In what capacity?
Experience:
- Inventory Optimization & Planning Occupations: 1 year (Required)
- Inventory management: 2 years (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10036 (Required)
Work Location: In person