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Buyer, Funko.com, Funkoeurope.com, & Loungefly.com
Posted 9 days 19 hours ago by Funko
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Role Purpose As the Funko & Loungefly Buyer, you will be instrumental in shaping the product assortment and driving commercial success across Funko's global Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) platforms - and This is a product led role that combines product development, managing product selection, forecasting, inventory, and promotional planning, ensuring an engaging customer experience through strategic buying and merchandising. The ideal candidate will have a passion for pop culture, a strong analytical mindset, and a proven track record in e-commerce buying within the collectible or toy industry. What You'll Do: Product Development & Licensing 
- Lead product selection and development for DTC-exclusive items in collaboration with Product Development, Licensing, and Creative.
- Own the creation and execution of the monthly buy plan, balancing exclusive development with mainline selections aligned to category and fandom goals.
- Own the strategic planning and execution of special projects including limited edition and capsule collections, seasonal exclusives, high-heat fandom launches, and collectible-driven programs.
- Partner with Licensing to identify emerging IPs and franchise expansions, proposing innovative product formats and exclusives.
- Influence the Global Line Plan Architecture with trend-led proposals and customer insights gathered through direct platform performance.
- Manage product lifecycle across platforms with a focus on maximizing full-price sell-through and minimizing markdowns.
- Review sales performance across channels, managing daily/weekly/monthly sales forecasts based on product launches in collaboration with Planning and Merchandising.
- Oversee the Global Range Plan, coordinating with Marketing and Site Merchandising to ensure new product launches are supported with impactful storytelling and campaign assets.
- Conduct and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reviews, identifying sales trends and opportunities.
- Lead DTC "Big Bets," curating strategic launches that drive traffic, conversion, and fan engagement.
- Develop & implement the global promotional strategy, sending briefs to Site Team and Marketing for execution.
- Manage the Homepage Plan, plotting exclusive and key product launches by week
- Oversee management of the DTC Global Price Book by platform and territory.
- Oversee monthly product markdowns along with Merchandising to optimize inventory and profitability.
- Collaborate with internal teams to address procurement needs, including special projects and inventory challenges.
- Manage end-of-life product strategies, including License Lock and Vaulting processes.
- Provide Estimated Order Quantities (EOQ) by line for Supply and Planning teams.
- Demonstrable e-commerce experience from a retail brand, preferably within the collectible or toy sector.
- Pop culture savvy, with a keen interest in industry trends, fan engagement, and collectible markets.
- Proven ability to drive category growth online, with a results-focused approach.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make commercial decisions.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to take initiative and adopt a flexible, problem-solving approach.
- Excellent organizational skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and globally, aligning with teams across multiple time zones.
- Passion for pop culture and an in-depth understanding of Funko's brand, products, and customer base.
Funko
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