Director, Supply Chain Operations

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we fuel the creative journey. We’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from the first-ever music label to the invention of the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time.

Today, we work in more than 70 countries, supporting a diverse roster of international superstars, developing and independent artists, and visionary creators. From our position at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to the newest products and platforms, embrace new business models, employ breakthrough tools, and provide powerful insights that help our artists push creative boundaries and reach new audiences. In everything we do, we’re committed to artistic integrity, transparency, and entrepreneurship.

Sony Music Entertainment is a member of the Sony family of global companies.

 

The position is responsible for overseeing Inventory Management/Item Master/System Updates/Physical Dashboard.  Subject matter expert on item flow through Sony Music landscape.  Drives process and improvements as well as efficiencies with the team. This individual will work closely with Sony Music Labels, The Orchard, Ex-US affiliates, Finance, and Global Technology.

What you'll do:

• Aid in the development, preparation, and the analysis of Key Supply Chain metrics.

• Responsible for the Physical Dashboard:  distribution, preparation, analysis, and results.

• Coordinates system enhancements and drives new process improvements as well as creating efficiencies within the team.
  -    Participates in weekly and ad hoc meetings related to physical item maintenance in CDS and GRPS. Quarterly meetings with the Labels.
• Oversight of set up and maintenance of physical music and non-music products in SME’s inventory management system, CDS (Common Distribution System), for all SME divisions, (Columbia, Epic, Legacy, Masterworks, Nashville), plus CoR (Ceremony of Roses Merchandise) and Orchard Enterprises.
• Oversight of daily set ups, mass ingestion and maintenance of physical music products in for all labels distributed by Orchard Enterprises in GRPS (Global Release Planning System).  This Includes catalog ingests via GRPS Direct Import for newly acquired labels.
• Product set ups for CoR (Ceremony of Roses) merchandise for Legacy and non-Sony artists in GRPS. This includes frequent use of GRPS Product Direct import functionality for large TOUR, and E-commerce set ups.
• Management and maintenance of Item reports in the CDS and Business Object databases for Distribution and Sales divisions.  This includes running set weekly reports and developing new reports as requested.

         -         Works with IT to initiate and test new programming initiatives in GRPS and CDS test systems. Ensure new programming works as required and existing functionality is maintained and updates as required.  Cross other divisions of Sony Music to support other divisions (finance, order management, etc.).

• Manage Ad hoc projects/analysis as required.

Who you are:

• Possess undergraduate degree in Business with a minimum of 7 years’ work experience managing inventory/items (preferred). Master Degree in Business Administration preferred.
• You have an advanced knowledge of all primary MS Office software and advanced Excel skills.  Power BI, preferred.
• You are responsible and accountable for everything you do and take pride in everything we achieve together. Must demonstrate a commitment to the constant improvement of day-to-day operations and processes.
• A highly organized person that pays close attention to the details.  Independent thinker – must have ability to make decisions and work independently.
• You are an excellent communicator, have great leadership skills, and are an enthusiastic collaborator who works well with team members, internal and external partners.
• You are thorough and thoughtful in your approach to problem solving.
• You have the ability to work to resolve challenges in a dynamic environment across a variety of business areas.

 

What we give you:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• Our Hybrid with Flexibility approach combines the flexibility of remote working with the benefits of in-person collaboration whenever we need to come together to do our best work. Managers will partner with their teams and employees to establish work arrangements that meet the busines