European S&OP Manager

POP MART UK LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

POP MART UK LIMITED is seeking a skilled S&OP Planner to lead the monthly demand and supply planning cycle across Europe. You will consolidate forecasts from country teams, monitor inventory metrics, and coordinate with factory, warehouse and logistics to balance supply with demand.

You will analyze data, drive forecast accuracy, and work with multiple departments to resolve bottlenecks, ensuring timely readiness for promotions and product launches. Proficiency in Excel and SAP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business or related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in S&OP / demand planning / supply planning.
• Solid understanding of European market supply chain and multi-country inventory deployment.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills; experience with SAP or planning systems preferred.
• Excellent cross-department communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent English for regional meetings and stakeholder alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly S&OP cycle including demand review, supply review, and inventory balancing.
• Collect, consolidate, and validate sales forecasts from country teams and key channels; improve forecast accuracy.
• Monitor inventory turnover, safety stock, OTIF, and bottlenecks; propose optimization plans.
• Align factory supply plan, warehouse allocation, and logistics with regional demand fluctuations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, logistics, finance, and manufacturing to resolve gaps.
• Track mid-term market trends, promotions, and new product launches; ensure supply readiness.
• Prepare monthly S&OP performance reports highlighting risks and improvement actions.

Skills

S&OP

Demand planning

Supply planning

Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain / logistics / business

Tools

SAP

Planning software

Job description

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 Responsibilities1. 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.Requirements1. 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 employeesbecause 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 ofany other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.