Associate Product Planning Analyst

The Pokémon Company International•Bellevue, WA

5d•$86,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Product Planning Analyst, Original Merchandise is responsible for the detailed planning and tracking of work needed by the Approvals and Packaging & Labeling teams, and the management of all incoming and outgoing product samples to support the Original Merchandise business. This role ensures accurate tracking, organization, and timely distribution of colorway work and samples throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, highly organized, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. The Associate Product Planning Analyst ensures that teams have accurate, high‑quality work plans and samples needed to make strategic product decisions and deliver an exceptional fan experience. This role is essential in keeping the product pipeline moving smoothly and supporting key business initiatives.

Requirements

Three (3) to four (4) years of experience in merchandising, product development, operations, or a related field.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and experience with merchandise or inventory systems.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 lbs.
Frequent standing, walking, sorting, and organizing samples.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLM systems, ERP systems, or sample management tools preferred.
Knowledge of apparel or consumer goods product lifecycles preferred.
Background working with vendors or overseas suppliers preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and track each colorway needing work from the Approvals, Packaging, and Labeling teams.
Prioritize colorways and determine team workloads based on due dates.
Create weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports analyzing trends, throughput volume, and date variances.
Receive, log, label, and track all product samples from suppliers, vendors, and internal teams, including plush replenishment.
Maintain a well‑organized product sample room, ensuring samples are accessible, current, and properly stored.
Sort and prepare samples for routing, reviewing, and archiving.
Partner with Merchandise Development, Production, Portfolio Management, Publishing, and Legal teams to ensure sample availability and accuracy.
Prepare and distribute seasonal sample sets to stakeholders as needed.
Support preparation of line reviews, assortment meetings, and sample‑dependent presentations.
Photograph product samples for record keeping and internal presentation purposes.
Manage and update digital sample tracking systems, databases, or PLM tools.
Monitor sample status, including expected arrivals, missing samples, and replacements.
Create and maintain sample inventory reports and support audit processes.
Assist with tagging, steaming, or organizing samples for photography, fit sessions, or visual merchandising.
Coordinate returns of samples to vendors or organize end‑of‑season cleanup and archiving.
Ensure all sample workflows comply with company processes and timelines.