Demand Planner (Central Europe)
Industry: Designer toys and collectible pieces
Location: Berlin, Germany
Job type: Full time - Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
About POP MART
Founded in 2010, POP MART is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, and designer toy culture evangelism, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer toy value chain. Besides our original and iconic IPs such as Molly, Hirono, Skullpanda, and LABUBU, POP MART collaborates with top-tier toys and lifestyle brands including Disney, Universal Studios, and Sanrio to create collectible art toys featuring their iconic characters.
POP MART has established a strong presence across key European markets, including Italy, UK, France, Spain, Germany and the Netherlands. As part of our strategic growth initiatives, we are focused on expanding our retail network into additional high-potential markets across Europe, continuing to strengthen our brand's position in the region.
For more information, please visit www.popmart.com and our LinkedIn Career page.
What to Expect
POP MART is a boutique-sized company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:
* Gain valuable professional experience covering the entire retail life cycle
* Have the opportunity to work with people from different countries and cultures in a collaborative environment
* Receive structured customer service, retail operations and product training
* Be proactively involved in the company’s growth
Benefits
POP MART offers our employees:
* Selected POP MART toys as appreciation gifts every month
* A structured bonus/commission scheme in line with the company’s and the individual’s performance
* Comprehensive training and development programs
* Regular team social events
The Role and Candidate
The Demand Planner - Central Europe will play a crucial role in representing the country’s product and assortment needs. The role will primarily focus on proposing country-level forecasts, optimizing POP MART’s inventory management and overseeing last-mile logistics operations (from RDC to stores) across the Central European market, including Germany and The Nederlands. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager (Regional cluster Merch head), this dynamic position is responsible for managing merchandise transfers, maintaining warehouse systems and conducting data analysis to support the company's efficient retail operations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with various departments to ensure smooth inventory flow, accurate data management and timely reporting, contributing significantly to POP MART's operational excellence and growth objectives.
Responsibilities
* Propose SKU-level monthly rolling demand forecasts to support accurate replenishment and sales planning
* Define and allocate the appropriate assortment from RDC/LDC to local stores based on sales trends and store needs
* Manage the local product launch calendar in coordination with internal teams and ensure timely execution
* Manage merchandise transfers and daily operations between multiple stores and warehouses
* Maintain warehouse systems and internal data systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency
* Facilitate communication between retail, warehouse and regional office to ensure smooth operations
* Participate in quarterly and annual inventory counts, ensuring proper stock management
* Conduct data analysis and provide regular reports or summaries to support decision-making
* Handle operational emergencies and resolve issues quickly and effectively, especially those related to last-mile deliveries
* Collaborate with the merchandise team to ensure timely delivery of projects and tasks
* Complete other tasks assigned according to project needs
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, Retail Management or related fields (STEM background is a plus if paired with strong commercial interest)
* Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience
* Proficiency in MS Office suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint) and data analysis tools
* Proficiency in English and German, speaking and writing
* Strong sense of responsibility, with good organisational and coordination abilities
* Detail-oriented, with the ability to quickly solve problems and handle operational emergencies
* Capable of efficiently handling multiple tasks and working effectively in a team environment
* Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently when required
Desirable but Not Essential
* Experience in the toy industry or retail sector
* Knowledge of English or any other European language
* Familiarity with Germany/The Netherlands retail landscape and logistics operations
* Experience with inventory management software or ERP systems (Net Suite)