We are passionate Toy Creators - We've been coming up with new ideas that bring kids and families together for over 40 years! This passion leads us to attack the day ahead like there is no tomorrow. Above all we are a Creative Company where positivity, hard work, fun and great ideas are at the core of who we are! We are looking for an experienced Project Specialist to join our Irvine office. You will have the opportunity to work on big brands and be part of an exceptional team of professionals.
The Project Specialist is a key role on the client team that develops and tracks project schedules along with coordinating logistics/shipping activities.
Additional Duties:
Project Management
Initiates all projects and maintains all project information on assigned clients
Uses Microsoft Project to plan, schedule, and track all assigned client team projects, milestones and resources
Ensures that team resources are appropriately scheduled and managed to ensure they are not overbooked
Issues purchase orders on all sold programs; responsible for invoice reconciliation with Finance
Client Team Support - effectively works with creative, engineering, safety, and account service departments, as well as an office in Hong Kong
Anticipates and provides solutions for potential project roadblocks
Logistics/Shipping
Processes import documentation including US Customs requirements for entry
Manages freight forwarders and tracking of ocean shipments from origin to destination
Daily communication with US and Hong Kong teams
Inventory control - monitors inbound receipts, inventory levels, replenishments and oversees outbound distribution orders
Generates freight budgets per program - this includes required containers and loading; provides documentation to client on program details
Issue weekly report from all 3PL locations
Qualifications:
At least 2 years' experience in project management and/or logistics/shipping
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain/transportation or related field
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage critical timelines with attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interface at all levels of the organization
Must be a self-starter with a positive demeanor that enjoys working with a high functioning team
Ability to multitask and problem solve with multiple programs at various stages of development
Experience using MS office with an emphasis on Excel proficiency; knowledge of MS Project preferred
Experience in logistics and international shipping preferred