Product Manager, Global Distribution - Solutions 2 GO

Are you ready to move distribution forward?

Solutions 2 GO is a premier global distributor of video game products. With operations reaching 19 countries in North, Central and South America, and partnerships that further extend to Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia, Solutions 2 GO represents all publishers in the Canadian market, offers coast-to-coast distribution in the USA and is the exclusive distribution partner for Sony PlayStation in Latin America. Our leadership, processes and partnerships have earned us a reputation as the premier provider of flexible, dynamic distribution solutions for publishers, manufacturers and retailers around the world. At Solutions 2 GO, we are moving distribution forward. If you are an achiever who is relentless in ensuring that we achieve business results and create a great company culture while doing it, then we’re looking for you!

The S2G Sales Team is Growing! We are looking to hire an Product Manager, Global Distribution.

Scope:

The Product Manager, Global Distribution role is responsible for all aspects of product management for our global exclusive products. This role involves coordinating production and manufacturing timelines to ensure partner requirements are met. The Product Manager will work with the Sr. Director and other shared service teams to manage all day-to-day responsibilities pre and post-production.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create & maintain global product listing & price list.
• Assign UPC/EAN numbers to all global product variants, as required.
• Create & maintain master SKU listing for global exclusives, including all age certifications and language requirements and (S2G) territorial rights.
• Draft, communicate & track street date & MAP Letters.
• Work with content providers to collect high-resolution marketing assets including product presentations, sell sheets, box art, inlays, screenshots, logos, and key art.
• Catalog all marketing assets and distribute them to key stakeholders, globally.
• Work with the content provider to ensure all language requirements are completed and age certification has been acquired.
• Assist with age certifications, as required.
• Consult all new vendors on GTM requirements for physical software, including Gantt Chart management.
• Assist the studio in the creation & execution of co-publishing agreements to acquire title rights with 1st party.
• Submit global WSP to 1st party to acquire royalty rates.
• Perform annual pricing model submissions with Sony.
• Submit bill of materials with 1st party
• Manage retail packaging development and submissions between vendors and 1st party.
• Manage the global production of all printed materials including inlays, voucher/pack-ins, and discs/cartridges at replication facilities (Sony DADC and Sonopress).
• Oversee the global assembly of all components into finished goods.
• Communicate all title updates (SKU details, price protections, BER’s) to sales teams, globally.
• Track PO status and liaise with the S2G logistics department to coordinate & communicate customer pickups/shipments.
• Work with regional sales leads to collect and track POs from global distribution partners to ensure accurate and timely receipt for production.
• Manage the Drop Ship process on all orders to ensure customers are invoiced for their shipments once the product has shipped from the replicators.
• Other administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a product manager and/or project management/coordination role.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage work back plans and ensure milestones are met.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, adjust to change as required and adhere to deadlines and deliverables.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
• Advanced computer skills required on PC based software – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Represent the Company with a high level of integrity and professionalism at all times even while under pressure.
• Passion for video games is an asset.

The successful candidate will receive a conditional offer which will be contingent upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some or all of the following: criminal or credit clearance, employment verification, education verification, and driver’s abstract review. If you have any questions along the way, please do not hesitate to ask.

Solutions 2 GO Inc. is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please contact the HR team. #LI-SB1