At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead merchandise planning and coordinate product requirements across Central Europe.
- Company: Join POP MART, a global leader in designer toys and collectibles.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, bonuses, and monthly appreciation gifts.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-growing team that blends retail, art, and creativity.
- Qualifications: Experience in merchandise planning and strong data analysis skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
About POP MART
POP MART (09992.HK) is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers. POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established development and operation system. Our portfolio includes iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS and Hirono. POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across more than thirty countries and regions, and through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms reaches audiences in over ninety countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.
POP MART has developed a comprehensive IP commercialisation ecosystem that spans multiple industries, deepening emotional bonds between fans and IPs while exploring broader opportunities for value creation. Our ventures include the world’s first immersive intellectual property-themed park in the art toy industry, the expansion of its IPs into global markets through licensing and co-branding with leading global brands, and the curation of art toy expos and intellectual property-themed exhibitions internationally. In Europe, POP MART has built a strong presence in key markets including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, and is expanding into new high-potential markets. Our expansion brings POP MART closer to European fans and offers new ways for them to connect with our IPs and stories.
What to Expect
- Contribute to a fast-growing European business that combines retail, art, and creative storytelling
- Work with passionate teams across different countries, all connected by a shared love for designer toys and unique customer experiences
- Grow your skills through hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and opportunities to explore new ideas
Benefits
- Monthly appreciation gifts featuring our latest POP MART designs
- A structured bonus scheme linked to both company and individual performance
- 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays
- 4x life insurance, together with group medical and travel insurance
- A confidential Employee Assistance Programme, alongside access to a discount platform for selected online retailers
- Training and development programmes, together with regular team events that encourage learning, collaboration, and celebration
The Role and Candidate
We are seeking a Merchandising Supervisor (CEST) to play a pivotal role in representing country-level product and assortment requirements across Central Europe. Reporting to the Head of Country Cluster Merchandising, this role combines hands-on merchandise planning with regional coordination responsibilities and is ideally suited to an experienced merchandise planner looking to take the next step into a leadership position. You will be responsible for planning and forecasting activities for the Netherlands market while supporting merchandising operations across the wider Central European region. This includes managing inventory, replenishment, product ranging, stock allocation, and last-mile delivery performance to ensure stores are stocked effectively and operational targets are achieved. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, enjoy working with data, and have the ability to collaborate cross-functionally with retail, logistics, visual merchandising, and regional stakeholders. You will also lead and support a small merchandising team, helping to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across the region. Initially, the role will focus on the Germany and Netherlands markets, with responsibilities expanding into additional Central European countries as POP MART continues its growth across Europe.
Merchandising Supervisor employer: POP MART
At POP MART, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and innovative employer in the designer toys and collectibles industry, located in the vibrant Canary Wharf, London. Our multicultural team fosters a collaborative work culture that encourages creativity and personal growth, offering extensive training programmes and opportunities for career advancement. With competitive benefits including generous annual leave, performance-linked bonuses, and unique monthly appreciation gifts, we ensure our employees feel valued and inspired as they contribute to our exciting journey of expanding our beloved IPs across Europe.
