European S&OP Manager

Pop Mart; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

POP MART in London is seeking an experienced S&OP professional to lead monthly planning cycles for Europe, overseeing demand and supply balance across regional teams.

You will consolidate forecasts from country teams, monitor inventory metrics, align factory and logistics plans, and drive cross-functional collaboration to prevent stockouts and overstock.

Fluent English and 3+ years in S&OP are required; SAP experience preferred; strong Excel and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business or related field.
• 3+ years in S&OP / demand planning / supply planning, FMCG or retail.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills; experience with SAP or a planning system.
• Fluent English for regional meetings and stakeholder alignment.
• Good cross-department communication and problem-solving ability.

Responsabilités

• Lead the monthly S&OP cycle, including demand review, supply review, inventory balancing, and executive consensus review for Europe business.
• Collect, consolidate, and validate sales forecasts from country teams, marketing, and key account channels; continuously improve forecast accuracy.
• Monitor regional inventory turnover, safety stock, OTIF, and supply bottlenecks; propose inventory optimization plans to avoid overstock and stockout.
• Align the factory supply plan, warehouse allocation, and logistics arrangement according to regional demand fluctuation and seasonal peaks.
• Cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, logistics, finance, and manufacturing to resolve supply-demand gaps.
• Track the midterm market trend, promotion plan, and new product launch schedule, and ensure supply readiness.
• Prepare a monthly S&OP performance report, highlighting risks, gaps, and improvement actions for regional leadership.

Connaissances

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business

Outils

SAP

Planning software

Description du poste

Founded in 2010, POP MART is a leading global pop culture and entertainment company. With IP at its core, POP MART works with artists and designers worldwide to develop and operate IPs, creating products, services and entertainment experiences for consumers. Its portfolio includes beloved IP characters such as THE MONSTERS , TWINKLE TWINKLE, CRYBABY, DIMOO, SKULLPANDA, Hirono and MOLLY. As of the first half of 2026, POP MART had more than 100 million registered members worldwide, operated 676 physical stores and over 2,800 ROBO SHOP vending machines, and reached nearly 100 countries and regions through cross-border e-commerce platforms,bringing joy to consumers around the world.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the monthly S&OP cycle, including demand review, supply review, inventory balancing, and executive consensus review for Europe business.

2. Collect, consolidate, and validate sales forecasts from country teams, marketing, and key account channels; continuously improve forecast accuracy.

3. Monitor regional inventory turnover, safety stock, OTIF, and supply bottlenecks; propose inventory optimization plans to avoid overstock and stockout.

4. Align the factory supply plan, warehouse allocation, and logistics arrangement according to regional demand fluctuation and seasonal peaks.

5. Cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, logistics, finance, and manufacturing to resolve supply-demand gaps.

6. Track the midterm market trend, promotion plan, and new product launch schedule, and ensure supply readiness.

7. Prepare a monthly S&OP performance report, highlighting risks, gaps, and improvement actions for regional leadership.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related discipline.

2. 3+ years of working experience in S&OP / demand planning / supply planning, preferably in the FMCG, retail, or consumer goods industry.

3. Solid understanding of the European market supply chain, multi-country inventory deployment, and the EU logistics model.

4. Strong Excel/data analysis skills; experience with SAP or a planning system is preferred.

5. Good cross-department communication, problem-solving ability, and structured working logic.

6. Fluent English for regional meetings and stakeholder alignment.

Core Competencies

Supply-demand balancing & inventory control

Data-driven forecasting judgment

Cross-functional alignment & project execution

Risk identification & regional supply stability management

LI-SURE

POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, imarital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.