Inventory Controller at MultiChoice

Purpose of the Position

To Assist in plotting title life cycles for all movie channels and maintain updates on the Master Inventory.
Ensure all titles on the master and monthly inventory is administered closely.
Update outstanding information on Movies inventory with all Stakeholders, both internal & external.

Tasks

Master Inventory Management

• Following through on acquisitions processes by checking for titles executed on the New Deals Document and Synergy License Reports in conjunction with Content Coordinators.
• Assist in plotting and planning titles to be scheduled for movies channels and festivals
• Ensure movie block schedules are created for third-party channels scheduling movie titles and runs are allocated accordingly
• Assist in libraries/re-licenses selection process by reviewing ratings data to identify title performance and checking PGA ratings
• Detailed Inventory Analysis to identify content. Assist in plotting and planning titles. Apply SOP in terms of windows and run allocation.
• Optimize Inventory and minimize unused inventory.
• Ensure all titles are graded as per Optimisation Tool

Inventory Administration

• Ensure metadata for all executed titles that form part of the master and monthly inventory is accurately updated.
• Ensure that there is no duplication of title that appear on third-party channels, unless otherwise cleared.
• Ensure Monthly inventory includes suitable balance of strong and filler titles for all movie channels based on Research Data.
• Content management for festivals and pop-ups (i.e. Blackout Period, Windowing)
• Meet Monthly Inventory deadlines as per SOP. Distribute Monthly Inventory to all stakeholders - TBA titles and outstanding metadata to be cleared 9 days before TX.
• Ensure runs are available for titles across all servicing channels.
• Re-work windows to accommodate changing 3rd party channel and Pop-up needs.
• Assign replacement titles for Africa-Write-off titles

Inventory TBA’s

• Escalate any concerns to Acquisitions Manager timeously for resolution.

Special Projects

• Display deeper understanding of the ratings document and provide insights to improve Inventory Management and Windowing

Qualifications Essential

• A Diploma/ Degree in Marketing/Business Management/Media Studies/ Film and Television

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of programme scheduling experience
• Knowledge of movies content is essential
• Broadcast/entertainment industry and multiplatform experience
• Knowledge of current and future content trends in multiple markets

Technical Competencies

• MS Office, in particular Excel
• Relationship Building
• Project Management
• Rights management
• Contract Administration
• Scheduling strategies

Behavioral Competencies

• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Delegation
• Interpersonal Support
• Perseverance
• Motivating
• Prioritisation
• Analytical Thinking