Coordinator, Production Operations

Posted 23 Days Ago
New York, NY
In-Office
41K-62K Annually
Junior
Music • News + Entertainment
The Role
The Production Operations Coordinator oversees the production process, ensuring timely order delivery, inventory tracking, and collaboration across departments for efficient operations.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

How we LEAD:

The Production Operations coordinator supports the end-to-end production process by overseeing the execution, tracking, and fulfillment of all manufacturing orders from placement through final delivery. This role ensures accurate and timely movement of goods across vendors, production facilities, and fulfillment centers, maintaining alignment between internal stakeholders, logistics partners, and finance. The coordinator is responsible for maintaining visibility to all inbound and outbound shipments, driving KPIs for On-Time Delivery and end-to-end cycle time, and ensuring all documentation and ERP updates are accurate and current.

How you'll CREATE:

  • Oversee complete delivery of shipments and receipts of all products, materials, and supplies for eCommerce, Retail, and Tour channels.

  • Enter and maintain updates for each style and order in Navision (ERP) or shared drives; track goods on order, in production (WIP), and in transit to ensure timely delivery.

  • Maintain accurate log sheets and dashboards of daily movements and transactions within product management systems and ERP.

  • Inspect shipment packing lists and verify against manifests, invoices, or orders to confirm accuracy.

  • Provide tracking visibility and enforce ASN protocol to ensure all inbound and outbound shipments are properly logged and visible to downstream teams.

  • Perform goods receipt on all incoming products and components into the ERP system.

  • Follow up with vendor and 3PL partners to ensure on-time shipment and accurate delivery documentation.

  • Coordinate invoice and coding processes with Finance to ensure accurate and timely payment of vendors.

  • Manage outgoing and incoming packages to and from vendors, ensuring materials are properly labeled and distributed for internal review or production use.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Logistics, Finance, and Brand Management to resolve issues such as shortages, damages, or specification discrepancies.

  • Maintain an organized view of outstanding production orders and related unfulfilled shipments.

  • Provide general administrative and reporting support for production and order management activities.

  • Contribute positively to team dynamics and support management initiatives to improve efficiency and workflow.

Bring your VIBE:

  • Experience in Navision (Microsoft Dynamics) or similar ERP system preferred

  • Proficient in Excel, including V-lookups and Pivot Tables

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe products

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

  • College degree preferred

Perks Playlist:

Join an entrepreneurial, global organization where authenticity, boldness, creativity, connection, drive, and insight aren’t just values—they’re how we work every day. Here are some of the ways we support you along the way (and just a few of the benefits we offer):

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • Including 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

A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

  • 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

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
Universal Music Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an E-Verify employer in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah.

For more information, please click on the following links.

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Job Category:
eCommerce

Salary Range:

$40,520 - $62,315

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Top Skills

Adobe Products
Excel
Microsoft Dynamics
MS Office
Navision
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The Company
HQ: Santa Monica, CA
9,189 Employees

What We Do

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans.

Universal Music Group's labels include A&M Records, Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Records, Capitol Records Nashville, Caroline, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, EMI Records Nashville, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Harvest, Interscope Records, Island Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Republic Records, Universal Music Latino, Verve Label Group, Virgin Records, Virgin EMI Records, as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. UMG's catalog is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.).

UMG also includes Universal Music Publishing Group, one of the industry's premier music publishing operations worldwide and Bravado, the leading provider of consumer, lifestyle and branding services to recording artists and entertainment brands around the world. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company.

Why Work With Us

UMG's IT department delivers technology solutions and services that unlock business value and facilitate growth through strategic investment and operational efficiency. Our team is collaborative, dedicated and passionate about the work we do. Here you can work in a dynamic and flexible environment with evolving opportunities to grow!

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