Manager, Business Solutions

The Marketing Store Worldwide (Asia) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

The Marketing Store Worldwide (Asia) Ltd in Hong Kong is seeking a Manager, Business Solutions to lead the STEP UP vendor management program, drive data-driven improvements, and advance digitalization across vendor relationships. The role requires coordinating cross-functional initiatives and delivering tangible process enhancements.

Candidates should have 5+ years in project management, process optimization, and data analytics within Asia manufacturing, with fluency in English, Mandarin, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in project management, process improvement, and data analytics in Asia manufacturing of a high-volume industry.

Responsibilities

• Own the STEP UP vendor management program's data, scorecards, and digitalization.
• Define short-term and long-term objectives with management and quantify potential gains.
• Manage projects related to supply chain execution and process improvement across the vendor base.
• Drive cross-functional digitalization initiatives spanning automation and visibility.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

Data analytics

Communication

Multilingual – English/Mandarin/Canton

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Project

Power BI

Tableau

QlikTech

Job description

tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions – from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.

Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald’s, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.

Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.

WHAT MATTERS THE MOST

Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.

tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.

WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE

The Manager, Business Solutions will sit within our Vendor Management team.

STEP UP is our supplier relationship management program for customer's base, spanning Transformation workstreams and Foundation KPIs tailored to vendor's maturity journey. This role will manage the scorecard cycle, vendor business reviews, and the ongoing evolution of the STEP UP framework.

Equally central to the role is digitalization. You'll partner closely with Black Lake, our smart manufacturing platform provider, connecting shopfloor production data into a real-time operating picture for the organization. You will also proactively drive cross-functional digital initiatives spanning STEP automation, capacity planning, and end-to-end visibility – strengthening our internal digitalization roadmap.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ORGANIZATION

Take ownership of the STEP UP vendor management program's ongoing development – building and maintaining scorecard data, and continuing to digitalize the program

Work with management to define short-term and long-term objectives and quantify potential gains

Manage projects related to supply chain execution and process improvement across the vendor base

Cross-Functional Digitalization

Proactively drive cross-functional digitalization initiatives spanning Black Lake, STEP automation, capacity planning, and end-to-end visibility

Smart Manufacturing – team up with internal stakeholders and external vendor/service provider Black Lake to digitalize shopfloor activities and facilitate real-time collaboration

Identify opportunities for technology improvement with cross-functional teams, enhance the digitalization of the supply chain, leverage system alignment across the organization, and deliver the financial benefits

Data Analytics & Process Improvement

Analyze manufacturing data, extract useful statistics and insights, and interpret trends to offer process improvement opportunities that meet business requirements

Experience identifying process improvement opportunities; assist in developing and optimizing process flows to meet business goals

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE

A minimum of 5 years in project management, process improvement, and data analytics, within Asia manufacturing of a high-volume industry, preferably toys

High proficiency in MS Applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project & Power BI

Result-driven, logical, with strong analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Proactive, driven to succeed, and able to work independently and under a tight timeline

Have working knowledge of data visualization applications, e.g., QlikTech, Tableau

Communicate fluently in written and spoken English, Mandarin, and Cantonese

Travel to China, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other Asian countries for business trips as needed

Any of the following would be a plus

Certified PMP

Prior exposure to AI-enabled tools applied to supply chain or manufacturing data – e.g., RPA, low-code workflow platforms, or GenAI-assisted reporting and analytics

tms unites technology, marketing and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions — from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.

Headquartered in Chicago with 10 offices worldwide, we are responsible for some of the world’s most successful and iconic long-term marketing platforms, including McDonald’s Happy Meal and MONOPOLY programs. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for clients including McDonald’s, adidas, T-Mobile, Starbucks, Vue and O2

tms unites technology and marketing and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions — from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.

Headquartered in Chicago with 10 offices worldwide, we are responsible for some of the world’s most successful and iconic long-term marketing platforms, including McDonald’s Happy Meal and MONOPOLY programs. Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for clients including McDonald’s, adidas, T‑Mobile, Starbucks, Vue and O2