Amusement Planning Director -Procurement

Position:

Amusement Planning Director Location:

Cerritos CA Industry:

Entertainment /

Amusement Salary:

$100 - $112K This position is with a growing entertainment company undergoing business expansion. The Amusement Planning Director will oversee multiple operational teams including Crane, Redemption, Game Supply, and Payment, with a strong focus on procurement, operations management, and strategic execution. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage data, people, and processes while working closely with executive leadership to drive business initiatives and ensure operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Operations Lead Crane, Redemption, Game Supply, and Payment teams to align with financial and operational goals Manage team performance including goal setting, evaluations, and development Oversee staffing, workload planning, and resource allocation Strategy & Execution Translate executive strategy into annual plans and quarterly initiatives Drive execution of key projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met Collaborate with VP of Amusement Planning on strategic initiatives Procurement & Vendor Management Oversee procurement of prizes for crane machines and redemption areas Manage game supply consumables Maintain and develop vendor relationships Finance & Data Analysis Manage budgeting, forecasting, and COGS analysis Utilize data for operational decision-making and reporting Prepare executive-level reports Compliance & Cross-functional Collaboration Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and audit processes Partner closely with Finance and senior leadership Qualifications Senior-level management experience in procurement, operations, or merchandising Strong financial knowledge (budgeting, forecasting, COGS, reporting) Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling, large data analysis) Experience managing managers and leading teams Strong organizational and decision-making skills Bilingual in Japanese and English (required) Experience in cross-functional collaboration with executive stakeholders Knowledge of compliance, internal controls, and audit processes Bachelor's degree preferred