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About the Company:
A major Japanese Company
Job Details
-Position
Amusement Planning Procurement and Promotions Crane Assistant Manager
-Summary
We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Crane Manager within our Amusement Department. This role is ideal for a flexible, hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and can manage operations, data, and people effectively. You will work closely with the Manager / Director of Amusement Planning to implement strategic initiatives, manage vendor relationships, and ensure smooth execution of day-to-day operations. A strong focus on compliance, data analysis, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration is critical to success in this position.
-Essential Duties
Team & Operations Management
• Manage your team's deadlines, tasks, and projects to ensure that all crane-related initiatives are moving smoothly.
• Communicate regularly with the department director and department manager to align on expectations, roadblocks, and progress.
• Support and guide Crane team members in their day-to-day work while setting clear performance standards.
Budget Ownership
• Monitor and control Crane department expenses.
• Ensure budget awareness across the team and that all spend remains within approved limits.
• Regularly check and analyze the COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) report for insights and alignment.
Audit & Compliance
• Handle all audit-related tasks upon request from internal and external auditors.
• Maintain organized records and ensure transparency across all procurement and operational activities.
System & Process Management
• Update systems used by the team and store locations to ensure accuracy in product and tracking data.
• Oversee proper documentation and workflow approvals for all changes or additions.
Strategic & Leadership Support
• Support the Department Manager and Director in executing broader strategic goals.
• Participate in planning, decision-making, and cross-functional meetings as a representative of the Crane team.
-Working Hours
9:00~18:00
-Working Location
3070 Saturn St #200, Brea, CA
-Salary and Benefit
60K~62K
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401K
10 days of PTO in the first year
-Holidays
Saturday, Sunday and national holidays.
-Qualifications
Vendor Relations & Communication
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
• Ensure all orders, deliveries, and payments are followed through in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor shipment tracking regularly and help resolve any order discrepancies, delays, or price-related issues.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with vendors, stores, and internal teams to ensure alignment on expectations and timelines.
• Act as a liaison between the vendor and store teams to resolve store-level issues such as damaged items, lost shipments, or delivery discrepancies.
Product Curation & Market Understanding
• Research and select goods that align with market trends and customer preferences.
• Understand the specific needs of each location through sales data and feedback.
Manager, Amusement Planning
• Negotiate pricing with vendors to ensure competitive rates while maintaining quality and strong vendor relationships.
Collaboration & Cross-Departmental Support
• Work closely with our 57+ store locations to meet their unique product and inventory needs.
• Collaborate with marketing and social media teams to promote new and exciting products.
• Coordinate with internal departments to support timely rollouts and campaigns.
• Support crane operations at the store level to ensure items secured by the team are implemented and used correctly in the field.
Forecasting & Data Management
• Maintain and analyze the forecast sheets with up-to-date prices and quantities of procured items.
• Track forecast accuracy and adjust based on evolving company strategy and performance insights.
• Provide accurate reports and updates regarding inventory status, budget use, and forecast metrics.
• Ensure the procurement system, item master, and forecast sheets are consistently updated and accurate.
• Ensure all changes or additions go through proper approval workflows.
• Maintain tracking information and ensure it is entered into systems used by store teams.
Adaptability & Project Management
• Take on multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining precision.
• Quickly pivot and adjust plans to align with evolving company strategies.
• Contribute to broader team goals while also working independently when needed.
Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of anime, Japanese culture, and current pop culture trends.
• Exceptional Excel skills for inventory tracking, data analysis, and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• High adaptability and comfort with fast-changing goals and timelines.
• Creative, curious, and unafraid to think outside the box.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong sense of team accountability.
• Ability to see both the “big picture” and the fine details in projects and planning.