Publishing Manager

SA Direct Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Annual bonus

Shopping discounts

Personal development opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

SA Direct Limited, an innovative educational publishing company, seeks a Publishing Manager to oversee the entire production cycle for children's educational publications. This hands-on leadership role requires strong project management, supply chain coordination, and cross-functional communication skills.

You will manage the publishing process from manuscript proofreading to printing, distribution, and inventory control, coordinating with editorial and design teams and liaising with overseas

Qualifications

• Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Publishing, Journalism, Printing, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in publishing, printing, or production management, preferably in children's educational materials.
• Proven experience managing overseas distributors and international publishing partners.
• Excellent command of both English and Chinese (written and spoken).
• Proficiency in MS Office and inventory management software.
• Meticulous attention to detail with problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in cost control and vendor negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the publishing process from manuscript proofreading and content finalization to printing, distribution, and inventory control.
• Coordinate with internal editorial and design teams to ensure product quality and adherence to production schedules.
• Liaise with overseas and local publishers and distributors to negotiate terms, copyrights, manage orders, and maintain strong business partnerships.
• Oversee print production, including vendor selection, cost negotiation, quality assurance, and on-time delivery.
• Handle intellectual property matters, including rights management, patent applications, and trademark registrations.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and implement efficient stock management strategies.

Skills

Project management

Supply chain coordination

Cross-functional communication

Vendor negotiation

Attention to detail

MS Office

English & Chinese

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s in Publishing/related field

Tools

InDesign

Inventory management software

Job description

We are an innovative educational publishing company, dedicated to nurturing a lifelong love for learning among children. Our globally recognized brands are built on the principle of learning through play, blending creativity, aesthetic appeal, and intellectually stimulating content to prepare children for the future.

We are seeking an experienced and detail‑orientedPublishing Managerto oversee the entire production cycle of our children's educational publication. This is a hands‑on leadership role that requires strong project management, supply chain coordination, and cross‑functional communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the publishing processfrom manuscript proofreading and content finalization to printing, distribution, and inventory control.

Coordinate with internal editorial and design teams to ensure product quality and adherence to production schedules.

Liaise withoverseas and local publishers and distributors to negotiate terms, copyrights, manage orders, and maintain strong business partnerships.

Oversee print production, including vendor selection, cost negotiation, quality assurance, and on‑time delivery.

Handle intellectual property matters, including rights management, patent applications, and trademark registrations.

Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and implement efficient stock management strategies.

Requirements

Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Publishing, Journalism, Printing, Business, or a related field.

Minimum5 yearsof relevant experience in publishing, printing, or production management, preferably in children's educational materials.

Proven experience managing overseas distributors and international publishing partners.

Excellent command ofboth English and Chinese(written and spoken) for effective communication with global and local stakeholders.

Proficiency in MS Office, InDesign and inventory management software.

Meticulous, strong attention to detail, problem‑solving abilities, and a proactive mindset.

Experience in cost control and vendor negotiation is a plus.

We offer attractive benefits, which include opportunities for personal development and advancement, healthcare, special holidays, annual bonuses, and shopping discounts.

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