Industry: Designer Products and Collectibles

Location: Germany, Berlin

Seniority Level: Lead / Manager

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

What Awaits You

We are a dynamic, international company with a diverse, multicultural team. Here, you are not just part of the journey, you actively help shape it.

Be part of a fast-growing European business that combines retail, art, and creative storytelling
Work closely with passionate teams across multiple countries, united by a shared love for designer toys and exceptional customer experiences
Develop your skills through hands‑on projects, collaborative learning, and the opportunity to explore and implement new ideas

POP MART offers its employees:

An attractive annual base salary of €60,000 plus a yearly performance‑based bonus.
Monthly curated POP MART products as appreciation gifts
30 days of annual leave
A structured bonus program linked to both company performance and individual performance
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
Regular team events

The Role and Candidate

We are seeking a Country/Cluster Merchandising Supervisor (Product Allocation Supervisor) – Central Europe to play a pivotal role in representing country‑level product and assortment requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Responsible for hands‑on planning for the Central Europe market while leading the Central Europe demand planning team. Well suited to junior merchandising managers or experienced merchandising planners looking to progress into a managerial role.
Developing and owning country‑level forecasts, product ranging, and replenishment to stores
Optimising POP MART’s inventory management and actively maintain high stock accuracy.
Overseeing last‑mile deliveries (from warehouse to stores) across Central Europe
Managing merchandise transfers and maintaining internal order management systems
Conducting data analysis to support efficient retail operations
Working cross‑functionally to maintain stock accuracy and ensure alignment across departments
Leading a team of one to ensure smooth merchandising planning across the region

Initially, the role will focus on the Germany and Netherland market , with responsibilities expanding to other Central European countries as the business grows. This position reports directly to the Head of Country Cluster Merchandising .

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain SKU‑level monthly rolling demand forecasts to support accurate replenishment and sales planning
Define and allocate appropriate assortments from RDC/LDC to local stores based on sales trends and store requirements
Manage the local product launch calendar in coordination with internal teams, ensuring timely execution
Oversee merchandise transfers and daily operations between stores and warehousesli>
Maintain internal data and ordering systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Work cross‑functionally with retail, logistics, visual merchandising, and the regional head office to ensure smooth operations and stock accuracy
Participate in quarterly and annual inventory counts, ensuring effective stock management
Conduct data analysis and provide regular reports and summaries to support decision‑making
Handle operational emergencies and ad‑hoc tasks, resolving issues quickly and effectively, particularly those related to last‑mile deliveries
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of projects and tasks
Undertake other responsibilities as required according to project needs

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Retail Management, or a related field
Commercially driven, with the ability to manage large‑scale business planning and cross‑functional collaborationli>
Minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant work experience
Proficiency in the MS Office suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint) and data analysis tools
Fluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in German is a plus.
Strong sense of ownership of responsibilities, with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and propose optimisation initiatives where appropriate
Excellent multi‑tasking skills, with the ability to stay on top of multiple priorities and deliver on time
Detail‑oriented, with the ability to solve problems quickly and handle operational emergencies effectively
Highly self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently when required

Desirable but Not Essential

Experience in the toy industry or retail sector
Familiarity with the Central European retail landscape and logistics operations
Experience with inventory and order management software or ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite)

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