Associate Planner, DTC

The Associate Planner supports global Direct-to-Consumer planning and inventory execution for Funko and Loungefly brands. This role involves maintaining accurate inventory data, managing SKU-level inventory flow, and executing operational planning tasks to ensure timely product launches, pricing, and allocation across DTC channels. Operating in a high-SKU, fast-moving global environment, the role provides inventory visibility, enables cross-functional decision-making, and supports driving availability, sell-through, and margin performance.

Must Have

• Support global DTC inventory management at SKU level from Ex-Factory through to On-Shelf for Funko and Loungefly.
• Create and manage Assembly Orders, including building orders in system, defining the plan of action, and clearly communicating execution details to DC partners.
• Monitor supply vs demand at SKU and location level, proactively highlighting risks to availability, launch readiness, or overstock.
• Maintain accurate Retailer On-Shelf Launch Dates within Assortment and Planning trackers.
• Support Retailer Exclusive launches by maintaining Retailer Exclusive MD Listings.
• Own ongoing maintenance of the DTC Tracker, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Update and maintain product, launch timing, pricing, and key SKU information.
• Act as a point of accountability for inventory-related data integrity in planning and reporting tools.
• Submit pricing updates accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support item set-up processes, ensuring SKU information, identifiers, and system attributes are correct prior to launch.
• Partner with Planning and Operations teams to test, validate, and troubleshoot pricing or system issues.
• Execute requests from Wholesale, Licensing, and Sample teams for access to DTC inventory.
• Support allocation, re-allocation, and inventory movement requests.
• Assist with coordination of special projects, events, kitted items, and cross-brand initiatives.
• Support the DTC Planning team with ad-hoc analysis, reporting, and inventory reviews.
• Assist in building and maintaining exception-based views to flag issues at SKU or location level.
• Provide timely, accurate updates on inventory status, risks, and actions to planning and leadership teams.
• Strong understanding of eCommerce fundamentals and KPIs (AOV, UPT, Traffic, Conversion).
• Proven ability to manage and maintain detailed SKU-level data with a high level of accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills; comfortable working with large datasets, trackers, and planning tools.

Good to Have

• Experience working with ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems preferred.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with full benefits
• 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company
• Creative work environment with people who love pop culture

Description

Funko Overview

Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.

But what does Funko do?

Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of lenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters – one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. Funko’s Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world.

What You’ll Do

At Funko, we embrace a One-Team Culture—our company operates as a unified team with a collaborative and solutions-focused mindset. We break down silos and work together to do what’s needed to achieve success. Whether tackling inventory challenges, supporting sales, or ensuring forecast accuracy, we foster a positive and team-oriented environment where everyone contributes to shared goals.

The Associate Planner supports global Direct-to-Consumer planning and inventory execution across both Funko and Loungefly brands. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory data, managing SKU-level inventory flow, and executing operational planning tasks that ensure product launches, pricing, and allocation decisions are delivered accurately and on time across DTC channels.

Operating within a high-SKU, fast-moving global environment, this role plays a critical part in providing inventory visibility, enabling cross-functional decision-making, and supporting the wider DTC planning team in driving availability, sell-through, and margin performance. This is an ideal role for a detail-oriented, analytically minded planner looking to develop global planning experience within a complex omni-channel business.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Inventory Management & Execution (Core Focus)

• Support global DTC inventory management at SKU level from Ex-Factory through to On-Shelf for Funko and Loungefly.
• Create and manage Assembly Orders, including building orders in system, defining the plan of action, and clearly communicating execution details to DC partners.
• Monitor supply vs demand at SKU and location level, proactively highlighting risks to availability, launch readiness, or overstock.
• Maintain accurate Retailer On-Shelf Launch Dates within Assortment and Planning trackers to ensure alignment across DTC, Retail, and Wholesale teams.
• Support Retailer Exclusive launches by maintaining Retailer Exclusive MD Listings, including basic competitive site reviews to inform visibility and accuracy.

DTC Tracker & Data Accuracy

• Own ongoing maintenance of the DTC Tracker, ensuring data accuracy and completeness for cross-functional visibility.
• Update and maintain product, launch timing, pricing, and key SKU information to support DTC, Merchandising, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Act as a point of accountability for inventory-related data integrity in planning and reporting tools.

Pricing, Systems & Set-Up

• Submit pricing updates accurately and in a timely manner to ensure changes are reflected correctly on DTC websites and within warehouse and operational systems.
• Support item set-up processes, ensuring SKU information, identifiers, and system attributes are correct prior to launch.
• Partner with Planning and Operations teams to test, validate, and troubleshoot pricing or system issues impacting DTC execution.

Cross-Functional Inventory Support

• Execute requests from Wholesale, Licensing, and Sample teams for access to DTC inventory to support broader business needs, ensuring appropriate tracking and communication.
• Support allocation, re-allocation, and inventory movement requests in line with planning direction and business priorities.
• Assist with coordination of special projects, events, kitted items, and cross-brand initiatives to ensure accurate inventory execution and on-time launch.

Planning Support & Reporting

• Support the DTC Planning team with ad-hoc analysis, reporting, and inventory reviews to inform trading and operational decisions.
• Assist in building and maintaining exception-based views to flag issues at SKU or location level.
• Provide timely, accurate updates on inventory status, risks, and actions to planning and leadership teams.

What You’ll Bring

• 1–3 years’ experience in Planning, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Buying/Merchandising, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of eCommerce fundamentals and KPIs (AOV, UPT, Traffic, Conversion).
• Proven ability to manage and maintain detailed SKU-level data with a high level of accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills; comfortable working with large datasets, trackers, and planning tools.
• Experience working with ERP, WMS, or inventory management systems preferred.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear and confident communicator, comfortable working across global teams and time zones.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and improve processes.

Salary Information

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $70,304 -- $82,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives.

What Funko Offers

Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!

Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

WHAT FUNKO OFFERS

Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!

Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed