Product Development and Merchandizing Manager

Kings Toys Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings Toys Limited, located in Admiralty, Hong Kong, seeks an experienced Product Development and Merchandizing Manager to lead end-to-end product creation, merchandising workflows, and sample execution using AI/3D design tools. You will bridge US client teams with offshore manufacturing hubs in Vietnam and China for seamless execution from concept to bulk handoff.

The role requires 5–8+ years in product development, merchandising, or sourcing, with deep non-apparel product knowledge, BOM/tech

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of hands-on experience in product development, merchandising, or technical sourcing.
• Deep knowledge of non-apparel product construction and manufacturing feasibility.
• Experience coordinating between Western brand buyers/sales teams and Asian manufacturing bases (Vietnam & China).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product development, merchandising workflows, and sample execution.
• Oversee BOMs, tech packs, and costing to meet client target prices without compromising quality.
• Partner with US sales teams and brand buyers to decode client briefs and deliver tailored product solutions.
• Manage cross-functional merchandising workflows between HK headquarters, US client leads, and production/R&D hubs in Vietnam and China.
• Establish milestone schedules for prototypes, salesman samples, and pre-production approvals.
• Monitor trends in non-apparel markets and explore material innovations and sustainable textiles.

Skills

Product development

Merchandising

Technical sourcing

BOM management

3D design software

AI-driven sampling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or related discipline

Tools

ERP/PLM systems

Job description

Product Development and Merchandizing Manager

Join Kings, a leading global marketing and sourcing service provider with over 40 years of industry excellence. Headquartered in Admiralty, Hong Kong, we specialize in non-apparel product categories (including footwear, home textiles, plush toys, and metal giftware/sundries) for Top 100 US brands. With a worldwide team of over 500 professionals and dual-manufacturing capabilities in Vietnam and China, we operate as a strategic partner connecting world-class brands with agile, global supply chains.

Role Summary

We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, and commercially savvy Product Development and Merchandizing Manager to lead our end-to-end product creation, merchandising workflows, and sample execution. This role requires a technical product expert with a proven track record of translating client vision and market trends into production-ready, high-margin product lines. Leveraging our AI/3D design tools and rapid prototyping capabilities, you will bridge the gap between US client teams and offshore manufacturing hubs in Vietnam and China, ensuring flawless execution from initial concept to final bulk handoff.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Product Development & Innovation:

Drive seasonal product development cycles across non-apparel categories (footwear, home textiles/blankets, plush, and metal giftware). Utilize Kings’ rapid prototyping and AI/3D design capabilities to deliver innovative, high-quality sample collections with industry-leading turnaround times.

Manage Bill of Materials (BOM), tech pack specifications, and product costing structures. Conduct rigorous margin analysis and price negotiations with factory partners to achieve client target prices without compromising quality or design integrity.

Client Technical Consulting & Execution:

Partner closely with US sales teams and brand buyers to decode client briefs, offer technical guidance on material selection and construction feasibility, and deliver tailored product solutions that secure seasonal line placements.

Global Supply Chain & Factory Synchronization:

Oversee cross-functional merchandising workflows between Hong Kong headquarters, US client leads, and production/R&D hubs in Vietnam and China. Ensure seamless alignment on sample approvals, lab dips, testing compliance, and factory handoffs.

Establish strict milestone schedules for proto-types, salesman samples, and pre-production approvals. Proactively resolve technical, material, or engineering bottlenecks to guarantee 100% on-time sample delivery for US retail buying cycles.

Continuously explore novel materials, sustainable textile alternatives, and advanced manufacturing techniques. Monitor global non-apparel market trends to keep Kings’ product libraries and client presentations at the forefront of the industry.

Requirements

5–8+ years of hands-on experience in Product Development, Commercial Merchandising, or Technical Sourcing within a global sourcing agency, OEM/ODM manufacturer, or trading company.

Deep Non-Apparel Product Acumen:

Strong technical knowledge of non-apparel product construction, material properties, and manufacturing feasibility across footwear, home textiles (blankets/throws), plush, or hard goods/metal items.

Process & Tech Acumen:

Proficiency in managing BOMs, tech packs, and merchandising ERP/PLM systems. Familiarity with 3D design software or AI-driven sampling workflows is a distinct advantage.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or a related discipline.

Commercial & Analytical Mindset:

Strong analytical skills with a sharp eye for product costing, margin optimization, and process efficiency. Excellent problem-solving skills under tight seasonal deadlines.

Demonstrated experience coordinating between Western brand buyers/sales teams and Asian manufacturing bases (Vietnam & China).

Location & Mobility:

Based in Admiralty, Hong Kong, with willingness for international travel to production facilities in Vietnam and China, as well as occasional client trips to the US.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary with an attractive, performance-driven incentive and bonus structure.

Financial stability of a 40-year established industry leader combined with an innovative, technology-forward working culture.

Extensive international business exposure across global offices, premier US retail brands, and advanced manufacturing hubs.

A professional, collaborative, and highly accessible office environment in the heart of Admiralty, Hong Kong.