Manager, International Traffic
Warner Music Group
Los Angeles, CAFull Time Job
A little bit about our team:
Our team sets up, schedules and gets all the pieces in place for new digital releases to be delivered to digital service providers like Spotify and Apple, among others. We do the same to get Vinyl and CD products manufactured. This role is focused on servicing all foreign affiliates/licensees with Warner Records Production information for these releases, as well as supporting US releases. You would be working closely with fellow team members who handle scheduling and traffic as well as key label personnel. Your work will be vital to having ensuring that our affiliates are able to release all digital and physical products for U.S. repertoire.
Your role:
Your work will ensure that the whole world outside the US is able to release the same physical products that are being released in the US. You will be part of a team of professionals but will have responsibility for your own projects, handle multiple tasks and juggle various priorities.
Here you'll get to:
• Manage international new release projects for Warner Records, Warner Music Nashville and affiliate labels.
• Supervise international parts fulfillment staff dedicated to Warner Records, Warner Music Nashville, Nonesuch and affiliate labels.
• Oversee any needed packaging adjustments for International, and obtain vinyl test pressing approvals when separate International manufacturer is utilized.
• Advise on process/procedure changes with affiliate territories and label International Departments.
• Liaise with label International Dept, worldwide marketing and production teams, as well as Artist Management, to develop and facilitate International releases of US repertoire.
• Oversee all Warner Records & Sub-labels International Production.
• Responsible for monitoring album and singles schedules to keep track of deadlines and projects for Warner Records International releases of U.S. repertoire.
• Review and provide feedback to Scheduling and Special Project team.
• Inspect International samples of printed materials and labels for adherence to expected quality levels.
• Troubleshoot issues with international Inventory Management, International Marketing and Release Operations personnel
• Track and place international orders for U.S. product.
• Fulfill parts order requests as needed to International territories.
• If necessary, provide POs in Arriba for international pre-production.
• Maintain digital packaging archive for use by all territories, including the US.
• Maintain Bill of Materials archive for use by all territories, including the US.
• Input quote requests for international physical products.
• Back up Manager, International Production on all communications to our International affiliates, including: World ex-US solicitations; product description and pricing; street date and street date changes.
• Back up Manager, International Production on setting export price exceptions.
About you:
• You have strong attention to detail.
• You have outstanding organizational skills with the ability to prioritize your workload.
• You have the ability to turn last minute projects around quickly on a tight deadline.
• You have excellent communication skills.
• You are a self-starter who can keep track of multiple deadlines.
We'd love it if you also had:
• Previous international operations experience in the music industry.
• Knowledge of music industry physical and digital supply chains.
• Experience with Desktop Publishing programs, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Experience with SAP.
• A college degree or relevant work experience preferred
• Four years music industry experience
Don't be discouraged if you don't hear from us right away. We're taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.
Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.
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Salary Range
$66,560 Annually
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