We are seeking an experienced end-to-end Project Manager who manages the full production-to-delivery cycle for anime merchandise (mainly toys and novelty items) distributed to every pop-up store across Greater China and Southeast Asia. This position will i) work closely with sales team and design team in event scheduling and product planning; ii) manage suppliers across Greater China from quotation to final delivery; iii) ensure product regulatory compliance across the target sales territories in Asia; and iv) manage inventory and shipment delivery process.
Job Description
- Product Planning: Collaborate with Sales and Design teams 4–6 months in advance to finalize product mix, SKUs, quantities, and launch timing that perfectly match each pop-up store schedule across all territories.
- Supplier Management: Manage the suppliers throughout the whole process with the assistance from Merchandizer. From selection of vendor, price negotiation, sampling (prototype, pre-production, pre-shipment)
- Order Collection & PO Placement: Collect and consolidate firm orders/pre-orders from internal Sales team and external distributors before committing to factories. Issue official purchase orders with clear specs, requirements (including labelling and testing), quantities, delivery dates, and payment terms.
- Packaging & Labelling Compliance: Ensure all individual packaging, inner boxes, and master cartons meet import, safety, and labelling requirements of target sales markets (Greater China and Southeast Asia as major focus). Optimize carton and inner-box quantities for pop-up store operations and easy floor replenishment at a cost managed manner.
- Production Schedule & Quality Assurance: Build and strictly enforce T&A calendars with suppliers. Secure and verify all required test reports (EN71, ASTM, GB 6675, etc.) from the suppliers where applicable. Approve production samples and arrange in-line/final QC inspections when necessary.
- Delivery & Inventory Management: Guarantee 100% on-time delivery from factories to designated warehouse(s). Oversee warehouse receiving, stock accuracy, and real-time inventory updates. Coordinate outbound shipments, with the assistance from Shipping Team, and ensure merchandise reaches each pop-up location or distributor well ahead of event dates.
- General Requirements: Maintain master product registry with full specifications. Provide weekly status dashboards (production progress, order status, inventory levels, pop-up readiness, OTIF %).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- 4–6 years of merchandising/production project management experience in toys, collectibles, licensed character goods, fashion accessories, or similar.
- Proven full-cycle experience: factory management in Mainland China + pre-order collection + event-critical/pop-up delivery execution.
- Strong costing, negotiation, and supplier management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of multi-territory labelling, safety standards, and retail-friendly packaging design
- Advanced Excel + hands-on ERP experience (Microsoft 365).
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Mandarin; Cantonese strongly preferred.
- Passion for anime, figures, and pop culture is a significant advantage
- Neat and clean working style is a must
- Highly self-motivated and excellent communication skills
We offer 5-day work week, medical scheme, discretionary bonus, and good career prospect to the right candidate. Interested parties, please send full resume with present & expected salaries and date availability to HR & Admin Department by “Apply Now” below.