• Negotiate pricing and coordinate schedules with domestic and overseas printers for all backlist titles

• Write and send purchase orders for over 800 titles annually

• Implement safety testing for gifts and children’s products; archive and maintain safety testing documentation

• Make reprint corrections, approve printer PDFs; review, approve and archive reference copies

• Collaborate with Editorial, Design, Production, and Operations departments to identify and resolve any and all issues involving reprints

• Managed creation of new products using artwork from licensors such as Disney, Hasbro, Mattel, and Sanrio, from initial concept through final production

• Submitted artwork for licensor approval

• Worked directly and effectively with China-based manufacturers to prepare assets for production

• Guided design team during creation of product to ensure print-ready standards and on-time delivery

• Facilitated translation process for foreign language and bilingual projects