Full-Time

Buying Coordinator

Updated on 12/19/2024

Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll

1,001-5,000 employees

Streaming service for anime and dramas

Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$14.8 - $18.5Hourly

+ Performance Bonus

Junior

Des Moines, IA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Grimes, IA, USA

Hybrid work schedule based in Grimes, IA.

Category
Inventory Management
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 1+ years of relevant work experience in buying and/or data data entry
  • Proficient in Google Sheets
Responsibilities
  • managing product information and ensuring all details are accurate across systems
  • support the buying team by meticulously entering product data
  • coordinating vendor projects
  • contributing to different team initiatives
  • ownership of the data entry process
  • tracking updates to product details
  • managing monthly progress on newly solicited items
  • collaboration with partners (e.g., Marketing, Operations, Site Merchandising) for sharing ideas, executing ad hoc projects, and driving improvements in processes and product assortments

Crunchyroll specializes in streaming anime, manga, and Asian dramas for a global audience. It operates on a subscription-based model, offering both free ad-supported content and premium memberships that provide benefits like early episode access and high-definition streaming. This dual revenue approach, combining advertising and subscription fees, allows Crunchyroll to cater to different audience segments. The company also sells merchandise related to anime and has started producing original anime series to attract more subscribers. What sets Crunchyroll apart from competitors like Netflix and Hulu is its exclusive focus on niche content that appeals to dedicated fans, fostering a strong community around its platform.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$4.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for anime merchandise boosts Crunchyroll's revenue from physical product sales.
  • App launches on Xfinity and Xumo expand Crunchyroll's accessibility and audience reach.
  • English dubs for popular series attract non-Japanese speaking audiences, broadening viewership.

What critics are saying

  • Locking One Piece episodes behind a paywall may alienate free-access users.
  • David Wald's departure citing 'abuses' could harm Crunchyroll's industry reputation.
  • High-priced Blu-ray collections may not appeal in a predominantly digital streaming market.

What makes Crunchyroll unique

  • Crunchyroll focuses exclusively on anime and Asian media, unlike general streaming services.
  • It offers both ad-supported and premium ad-free memberships, catering to diverse audience needs.
  • Crunchyroll produces original anime series, enhancing its unique content offerings.

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