Peter Hansen

• Create and implement data analytics to project product flows, plan for peak shipping needs, and deliver speed to market for all inventory needs of the Good Smile US company portfolio. • Manage all inbound logistics for both B2B wholesale and DTC retail business units from Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, and Japan consolidation points, shipping an average of 30 containers a month and managing the freight on ~$100M in COGS annually. • Track and analyze logistics costs to predict and negotiate rates with all international and domestic carriers to drive down all shipping related costs for both the company and our customers. • Work cross functionally with accounting, warehouse, and C-Level stakeholders to provide full transparency of product flows, arrival dates, and inventory levels to facilitate preplanning of all fulfillment operations and increase speed-to-market for all products. • Develop and implement Logistics department requirements for WMS system rollout, providing training to all team members and creating greater visibility for all product flows company wide.

Manage and track product development from concept approval through final execution. Oversee and manage production on multiple product lines including plush, pvc statuettes, prop replicas, metallics, and print. Manage both international and domestic production, negotiating pricing and production timelines with factory partners. Build procedures and policies to maximize efficiency across departments, including instituting a product status tracking system for all products with clear check points, defined responsibilities by department, and transparent accountability from start to finish. Manage and execute orders and shipments for clients through a robust FOB China shipping program. Submit, track, and manage product concepts through studio submission portals and directly with studio contacts including Disney, CBS, Warner Brothers, Marvel, DC Comics, and more. Plan, prepare, and execute appearances at industry trade shows and San Diego Comic Con.

Oversee production on multiple product lines including plush, figural, prop replica, metallic, and print. Manage both international and domestic production. Build procedures and policies to maximize efficiency across departments, including instituting a product status tracking system for all products with clear check points, defined responsibilities by department, and transparent accountability from start to finish. Negotiate international freight for various product lines for both inbound product and overseas direct orders. Submit, track, and manage product concepts through studio submission portals and directly with studio contacts including CBS, Warner Brothers, Marvel, DC Comics, 21st Century Fox, Legendary, and more.

Develop promotional products for major studios and brands, sourcing hard and soft goods for promotional and retail purposes from both domestic and international channels. Manage product compliance program and work with independent testing facilities to guarantee product safety. Build and foster relationships while working closely with the customer to provide a unique and customized product, generate product ideas at targeted audiences based on industry knowledge and in depth research. Manage multiple large volume shipments with both major shipping companies and independent freight carriers. Oversee inventory operations across multiple platforms for both webstore and live event outlets.

Develop and launch products, sales channels, and websites for multiple high profile licenses and clients Plan, staff, and execute live sales events at San Diego Comic Con, PAX Events, and more Build and foster direct sales relationships while generating overall strategies to build long term, profitable relationships with a wide variety of retailers and distributors Work with large retail chains to secure in-store space for licensed goods and custom items.

Manage purchasing and inventory for multiple Broadway shows, touring companies, and fixed location retail outlets. Project sales trends and base ordering off of historical trends and current sales data. Arrange shipping, both domestic and international, for all orders. Work directly with multiple onsite managers to keep precise stock and meet both sales needs and storage limitations. Produce quarterly P&L analysis and manage budgets to keep on hand equity at a minimum.

Managed and executed day to day retail operations for show's merchandise. Hired, trained, and managed local staff in cities throughout the US and Canada. Managed inventory, financials, travel logistics, and theater relations from city to city. Performed hands-on market research and generated new products targeted at strategic audiences. Grew sales month over month through new products, sales incentives, and customer engagement.

Specializations: Supply Chain & Operations; Data Analysis