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Merchandising Planner / Senior Planner (Mandarin speaking)Industry: Designer toys and collectible piecesLocation: Canary Wharf, LondonJob type: Full time PermanentAbout POP MART Founded in 2010, POP MART is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, and designer toy culture evangelism, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer toy value chain. Besides our original and iconic IPs such as Molly, Hirono, Skullpanda, and LABUBU, POP MART collaborates with top-tier toys and lifestyle brands including Disney, Universal Studios, and Sanrio to create collectible art toys featuring their iconic characters.POP MART has established a strong presence across key European markets, including the UK, France, Italy, Netherlands, Germany and Spain. As part of our strategic growth initiatives, we are focused on expanding our retail network into additional high-potential markets across Europe, continuing to strengthen our brand's position in the region.For more information, please visit and our LinkedIn Career page.What to ExpectPOP MART is a fast-paced company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:Take full category-level ownership of forecasts and inventory flow across multiple European marketsWork across cross-functional teams, including HQ, supply chain, retail, and business developmentPlay a key role in ensuring product launches are commercially successful and inventory risks are proactively managedGrow your expertise in regional assortment planning, demand analysis, and product lifecycle decision-makingJoin a supportive, ambitious merchandising team with clear development pathwaysBenefits POP MART offers our employees:Selected POP MART toys as appreciation gifts every monthA structured bonus scheme in line with the company’s and the individual’s performanceComprehensive training and development programsRegular team social eventsPaid rest breaksThe Role and CandidateWe are hiring Regional Merchandising Planners (Europe) to take ownership of category-level planning across multiple countries and channels. This role is responsible for aligning forecasts, tracking sell-through performance, and adjusting inventory flow for key product categories within the POP MART assortment.Reporting to the Merchandising Planning Manager, you will act as the go-to category expert for commercial planning, launch execution, and lifecycle analysis. You will work closely with HQ Merchandising, Retail, and Supply Chain to ensure that product launches are well-executed and that stock remains healthy throughout each product’s life.Responsibilities Category Forecasting & Commercial PlanningDevelop detailed sales and demand forecasts by SKU, country, and channel, tailored to category dynamics and market seasonalityConsolidate commercial goals with bottom-up market data to build accurate, forward-looking category plansMaintain forecast integrity from pre-launch through post-launch performanceProduct Lifecycle ManagementOwn the planning and sell-through monitoring of all launches, replenishments, and discontinuations in your categoryIdentify ageing stock early and coordinate mitigation actions such as markdowns, reallocation, or liquidation proposalsGuide product exit timing and lifecycle decisions in partnership with Merchandising and RetailPlanning Governance & Market CoordinationAct as the lead category contact for country retail teams, BD managers, and HQ stakeholdersCollaborate with the Supply Chain team to ensure inventory flow and launch readiness align with warehouse and allocation timelinesParticipate in S&OP, campaign planning, and cross-functional readiness meetings as neededReporting & Commercial InsightsPrepare regular dashboards and deep-dive reports to track category performance, sell-through, forecast accuracy, and stock riskPresent insights and recommendations to the Merchandising Planning Manager to support decision-making and seasonal reviewsContinuously refine tools and planning templates to improve data clarity and usabilityRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree or above5–8 years of experience in merchandising planning, category management, or commercial forecastingSolid background in managing high-SKU portfolios and supporting multi-country or multi-channel retail businessesExcellent analytical skills and comfort working with Excel; experience with planning systems or BI tools is a plusStrong communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively across functions and regionsFluent in English and Mandarin to communicate with local design and product teamDesirable but Not Essential Experience in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, or collectible goodsPrior involvement in high-frequency product drops or trend-led categoriesFamiliarity with regional vs HQ planning processes in international businessesPassion for youth culture, art toys, or the creative consumer space