Manager, Physical Music Pricing

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:

UMG is currently seeking to fill the role of Manager, Physical Music Pricing. The Manager will work closely with the Creative and Production departments of the label groups, and internal and external partners to provide finished goods pricing estimates to support Universal’s physical music manufacturing activities. This person will also assist in other projects, as required to support the Global Supply Chain team.

How you'll CREATE:

• Action, respond to, and manage daily pricing requests from Label and internal partners within SLA expectations, escalating potential issues as appropriate

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support non-rate card and bespoke estimates from manufacturing suppliers

• Ability to maintain and track Label pricing requests utilizing internal systems, and provide status updates reports as required

• Maintain and manage UML supplier rate cards on network and in SAP s4 to ensure accuracy, consistency, and availability

• Work with internal and external partners to monitor and maintain global BOM item ID, print template, and pricing alignment

• Provide supplier pricing, label estimate, and activity analysis as required

• Aid in the development, implementation, and utilization of key performance indicators, metrics, and reports to drive improved performance

• Various administrative tasks as required by the role to support new and on-going activities

• Oversee US pricing team members and collaborate with UMGI pricing lead

Bring your VIBE:

• Capacity to manage multiple projects in a deadline driven environment

• Demonstrated ability to interact collaboratively and constructively with internal, external, and 3rd party partners in high pressure situations

• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage own scheduled based on workload, organizational demands, and release schedule

• Proven interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Embraces teamwork; shares ideas / methods to improve performance

• Strong organizational, administrative, and timeline management skills

• Knowledge of supply chain pricing and physical music operations

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and web-based applications

• Strong Excel skills – proficient with pivot tables, vlookups, and formulas

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a corporate/multi-national environment

• Music industry experience in physical music supply chain preferred

• 2-5 years of related work experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience 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.

Please note, UMG is not enrolled in E-Verify in California and New York, and cannot support employment of candidates whose employer must enroll in E-Verify, for example candidates on STEM-OPT.

For more information, please click on the following links.

E-Verify Participation Poster: English / Spanish

E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish

Salary Range:

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.