Operations Associate - WizKids - Ad Populum

About Ad Populum: Ad Populum aligns corporate strategy and fosters growth across its unique, robust roster of subsidiary companies. With a diverse portfolio of legendary brands including NECA, Chia Pet., Rubies Costumes, Enesco, Kidrobot, WizKids, ExKaliber, Graceland, and Radical Share, Ad Populum is a leader in pop culture collectibles, iconic American products, Halloween costumes, gifts, home décor, tabletop gaming, Amazon brands, and digital marketing. Our subsidiaries are renowned for their innovation, quality, and cultural significance, making Ad Populum a dynamic force in the entertainment, consumer products, and digital marketing industries.

WizKids: WizKids, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NECA, is more than your typical game and collectable manufacturer - by utilizing many of the world's leading licenses, WizKids has produced numerous award-winning games and successful products since its founding in 2000. Want to work for an internationally recognized tabletop gaming company? WizKids could be the place just for you. We're always looking for awesome new talent and if you're a hard-working, problem-solving team player, you'll fit right in!

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Job Summary: WizKids is seeking an entry-level Operations Associate to help coordinate important timelines and logistical needs for our ever-expanding product lines. If you're a fan of highly organized and detailed spreadsheets and calendars, then you will absolutely shine in the role! This is a prime opportunity to put your organizational skills to good use, and learn what it takes to create, bring to market, and support licensed and non-licensed games.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate product shipments to distributors and retailers
• Keep distributors and retailers informed about product release updates
• Track and meet specific milestones on product development schedules
• Ensure timely delivery of goods
• Collect orders from distributors and enter them into our ordering system
• Ensure proper transaction execution for all inventory movement
• Monitor recording of all inbound and outbound shipments
• Correspond with warehouse managers on daily operations
• Handle Customer Service issues and send out product replacements as needed
• Serve as the liaison between our web team for development on the WizKids Info Network
• Other duties as needed

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Outstanding organization and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented and ability to multitask
• A demonstrated ability to handle the pressures of meeting strict deadlines

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in business)
• Minimum 1-2 years of office experience
• Tabletop gaming experience is a plus, but NOT required