This position will be responsible for managing the availability and production of all commercial and promotional components associated with all Physical and Digital formats released via the specific labels assigned to the Release Manager.The B Side: Skills & ExperienceBe OrganisedCreating Bills of Material and the pricing of product outfit for physical titlesTrack critical path milestones for new release titlesDetermine inventory requirements for new release titles including tracking titles to ensure on-time delivery to customersManagement and delivery of all audio and artwork assets to digital business partners, printers and physical manufacturers in a timely mannerPlacement of Purchase Orders with manufacturers and liaise to ensure the timely delivery of stock into the Distribution CentresBe CollaborativeLiaising with A&R, Marketing, manufacturers and Distribution Centres at all levels up to the most seniorParticipate in key meetings, including weekly scheduling meetings with the Labels and manufacturersProduce and distribute regular stakeholder reportsBe CreativeCreative input with design and marketingBe DetailedEnsuring all assets are to UMGI specifications.Person SpecificationExcellent communication skills at all levelsGood organisational and planning skillsThe ability to work to strict deadlinesThe ability to work as part of a close-knit team in a high-pressure environment and support colleaguesFlexibility to pick up colleague’s projects at short noticeTo be innovative and offer creative input to design and marketingThe ability to run numerous projects simultaneouslyA good understanding of new technologies and general developments within the music industry and the ability to adapt and change accordingly