Who We Are:
WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods , focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon, and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY's vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 320+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "How did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America's Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child's potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation.
There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.
Position Summary:
The Executive Assistant and Program Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the administrative functions and program analysis activities within Munchkin's new Infant Nutrition Division. This dynamic role requires an individual with strong initiative, intelligence, and the ability to be a self-starter. The successful candidate will manage a broad range of tasks from executive assistance to program analysis, ensuring the smooth operation and successful execution of divisional goals.
What you will do:
- Administrative Support:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Division leadership and team
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
- Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Program Analysis:
- Conduct research and data analysis to support program planning and decision-making
- Monitor program metrics and performance indicators to ensure alignment with strategic goals
- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on program outcomes and recommendations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data relevant to program objectives
- Project Coordination:
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee smaller projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget
- Track project progress, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies
- Create detailed project plans, timelines, and status reports
- Support strategic initiatives, activities, and projects to successful completion
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the division
- Develop and implement new administrative systems and procedures
- Provide training and support to team members on new processes and tools
- Communication and Coordination:
- Act as a liaison between the Division Director, team members, and external stakeholders
- Facilitate effective communication within the division and across departments
- Organize and coordinate team meetings, events, and offsite activities
- Other duties may be assigned
You Will Have:
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Program Analysis, or a related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in an administrative, program analysis, or similar role
- Consumer Product Goods industry experience preferred
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and analysis tools
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment, with a contagious positive, can-do attitude
- Detail-oriented and ability to work across many different workstreams
- Learns quickly and can assimilate large amounts of information and make good decisions to result in a positive outcome
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
We Got You Covered!
As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, a generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, and Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of the market and include competitive salaries, bonuses, and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
To give our people flexibility, we offer a hybrid work environment with opportunities for half-day Fridays all year round and provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.
Salary range: $ 75,000 - 100,000 (DOE)
To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com .
Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status.
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What We Do
WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods, focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY’s vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 350+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation. Not only were we honored by LA Business Journal as The Most Sustainable Company of 2022, we were also humbled to be honored on the 2023 Fast Company’s annual “Brands That Matter” list.
We put our heart into everything we do, from innovating new products to our packaging & brand design. We are honored to have our work recognized with over 250 international product and brand design awards.
Why Work With Us
We pour our hearts into simplifying life with big ideas for little (and big) hands. Munchkin believes we must consciously contribute to causes that protect our future. Becoming the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world is indeed a lofty company mission and we take it seriously. Read our 2024 Sustainability Report for more!
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