Manager, Physical Music Pricing

Universal Music•Santa Monica, CA

57d

About The Position

UMG, the Universal Music Group, is the world’s leading music company. They are committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship. UMG owns and operates a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. They identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and they produce, distribute, and promote music to delight and entertain fans globally. UMG is seeking to fill the role of Manager, Physical Music Pricing. This role will work closely with the Creative and Production departments of the label groups, and internal and external partners to provide finished goods pricing estimates to support Universal’s physical music manufacturing activities. This person will also assist in other projects, as required to support the Global Supply Chain team.

Requirements

Capacity to manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment
Demonstrated ability to interact collaboratively and constructively with internal, external, and 3rd party partners in high pressure situations
Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage own scheduled based on workload, organizational demands, and release schedule
Proven interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Embraces teamwork; shares ideas / methods to improve performance
Strong organizational, administrative, and timeline management skills
Knowledge of supply chain pricing and physical music operations
Proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based applications
Strong Excel skills – proficient with pivot tables, vlookups, and formulas
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a corporate/multi-national environment
2-5 years of related work experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Music industry experience in physical music supply chain preferred

Responsibilities

Action, respond to, and manage daily pricing requests from Label and internal partners within SLA expectations, escalating potential issues as appropriate
Collaborate with internal and external partners to support non-rate card and bespoke estimates from manufacturing suppliers
Ability to maintain and track Label pricing requests utilizing internal systems, and provide status updates reports as required
Maintain and manage UML supplier rate cards on network and in SAP s4 to ensure accuracy, consistency, and availability
Work with internal and external partners to monitor and maintain global BOM item ID, print template, and pricing alignment
Provide supplier pricing, label estimate, and activity analysis as required
Aid in the development, implementation, and utilization of key performance indicators, metrics, and reports to drive improved performance
Various administrative tasks as required by the role to support new and on-going activities
Oversee US pricing team members and collaborate with UMGI pricing lead

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent