Contract Sourcing and Production Manager

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Serve as the primary point of contact for manufacturing partners and internal stakeholders across assigned games and products
• Develop and manage strategic production schedules, purchase orders, milestones, and delivery timelines
• Monitor project execution and proactively address risks that could affect cost, quality, or on-time delivery
• Manage and maintain accurate Bills of Materials, technical packs, requests for quotation, and supplier quotations for new and existing products
• Conduct cost analyses and negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers to secure competitive pricing and favorable production terms
• Recommend materials and manufacturing methods that improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance
• Coordinate closely with internal teams, including Creative, Marketing, and Sales, to align production requirements and launch timelines
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring tasks and deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
• Track production performance against cost, delivery, and project-management goals
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing, production, and supply-chain processes from development through cargo-ready date

WHAT WE NEED

• Experience in sourcing, production, manufacturing, supply-chain management, or a related field
• Strong project-management skills, with the ability to plan and oversee multiple projects and deadlines at once
• Experience working directly with manufacturers, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams
• Proven negotiation and cost-analysis skills, including the ability to identify savings without compromising product quality
• Working knowledge of supply-chain operations, logistics, inventory considerations, and production scheduling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving production challenges
• Strategic thinking and the ability to balance immediate project requirements with longer-term business goals
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-moving environment where priorities may evolve
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, order management systems, and project-management tools
• Experience with games, toys, consumer products, packaging, or printed goods is a plus

This is a full-time temporary role. The position may have the opportunity to convert to permanent employment following an assessment of the company’s long-term business needs; however, permanent employment is not guaranteed.