About Us
Are you ready to move distribution forward?
Solutions 2 GO is a premier global distributor of video game products. With operations reaching 19 countries in North, Central and South America, and partnerships that further extend to Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia, Solutions 2 GO represents all publishers in the Canadian market, offers coast-to-coast distribution in the USA and is the exclusive distribution partner for Sony PlayStation in Latin America. Our leadership, processes and partnerships have earned us a reputation as the premier provider of flexible, dynamic distribution solutions for publishers, manufacturers and retailers around the world.
We are a remarkable team that delivers remarkable results. Our people help move Solutions 2 GO forward every day, through a shared commitment across every facet of our business. At Solutions 2 GO, we are moving distribution forward. If you are an achiever who is relentless in ensuring that we achieve business results and create a great company culture while doing it, then we’re looking for you!
Scope
The Product Manager role is responsible for all aspects of product management for our global exclusive products. This role involves coordinating production and manufacturing timelines to ensure partner requirements are met. The Product Manager will work with the Senior Director and other shared service teams to manage all day-to-day responsibilities pre and post-production.
Duties \& Responsibilities
Create \& maintain global product listing \& price list
Assign UPC/EAN numbers to all global product variants, as required
Create \& maintain master SKU listing for global exclusives, including all age certifications and language requirements and (S2G) territorial rights
Draft, communicate \& track street date \& MAP Letters
Work with content providers to collect high resolution marketing assets including product presentations, sell sheets, box art, inlays, screen shots, logos, key art
Catalog all marketing assets and distribute to key stakeholders, globally
Work with content provider to ensure all language requirements are completed and age certification has been acquired
Assist with age certifications, as required
Consult all new vendors on GTM requirements for physical software, including Gantt Chart management
Assist studio in the creation \& execution of co-publishing agreements to acquire title rights with 1st party
Submit global WSP to 1st party to acquire royalty rates
Perform annual pricing model submissions with Sony
Submit bill of materials with 1st party
Manage retail packaging development and submissions between vendors and 1st party
Manage the global production of all printed materials including inlays, voucher/pack-ins, discs/cartridges at replication facilities (Sony DADC and Sonopress)
Oversee the global assembly of all components into finished goods
Communicate all title updates (sku details, price protections, BER’s) to sales teams, globally
Track PO status and liaise with S2G logistics department to coordinate \& communicate customer pickups/shipments
Work with regional sales leads to collect and track PO’s from global distribution partners to ensure accurate and timely receipt for production
Manage Drop Ship process on all orders to ensure customers are invoiced for their shipments once product has shipped from the replicators
Other administrative tasks as assigned
Skills \& Qualifications
Experience in a product manager and/or project management/coordination role
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage work back plans and ensure milestones are met
Ability to work in a fast paced environment, adjust to change as required and adhere to deadlines and deliverables
Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team
Advanced computer skills required on PC based software – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Represent the Company with a high level of integrity and professionalism at all times even while under pressure
Passion for video games is an asset
The successful candidate will receive a conditional offer, contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our contracted third-party vendor. The specific clearance requirements vary by position and may include one or more of the following: criminal background check, credit check, employment verification, education verification, and driver’s abstract review. If you have any questions along the way, please do not hesitate to ask.
Solutions 2 GO Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
For more information on Solutions 2 GO Inc., please visit our website at: www.solutions2go.ca