Merchandising Operations & Analytics Executive

Merchandising Operations & Analytics ExecutiveJob Title: Merchandising Operations & Analytics ExecutiveIndustry: Designer toys and collectible piecesLocation: Canary Wharf, LondonJob type: Full time PermanentAbout POP MART POP MART (09992.HK) is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established development and operation system. Our portfolio includes iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS and Hirono. POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across more than thirty countries and regions, and through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms reaches audiences in over ninety countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.POP MART has developed a comprehensive IP commercialisation ecosystem that spans multiple industries, deepening emotional bonds between fans and IPs while exploring broader opportunities for value creation. Our ventures include the world’s first immersive intellectual property themed park in the art toy industry, the expansion of its IPs into global markets through licensing and co-branding with leading global brands, and the curation of art toy expos and intellectual property themed exhibitions internationally. In Europe, POP MART has built a strong presence in key markets including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, and is expanding into new high potential markets. Our expansion brings POP MART closer to European fans and offers new ways for them to connect with our IPs and stories.For more information, please visit www.popmart.com and our LinkedIn Career page.What to Expect POP MART is a fast-paced company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:Contribute to a fast-growing European business that combines retail, art, and creative storytellingWork with passionate teams across different countries, all connected by a shared love for designer toys and unique customer experiencesGrow your skills through hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and opportunities to explore new ideasBenefits POP MART offers our employees: Monthly appreciation gifts featuring our latest POP MART designsA structured bonus scheme linked to company and individual performanceAccess to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling and wellbeing supportTraining and development programmes that build both professional skills and creative thinkingRegular team events that bring our people together to share ideas and celebrate our workThe Role and Candidate In our Europe Merchandising team, the Merchandising Operations & Analytics Executive is a key driving force in ensuring data integrity, process excellence, and analytical capability within the function. The mission is to enhance effectiveness and efficiency across merchandising and its cross-functional partners by providing clarity, governance, and digitalised solutions for product-related data.Working closely with the Merchandising Operations & Analytics Manager and the wider HQ teams, this role will serve as the data linchpin for the EU merchandising function. The focus lies in improving merchandising information flow, developing analytical tools, and delivering creative, actionable insights that empower strategic and operational decision-making.Responsibilities Data Management & Integrity: Serve as the primary owner for merchandising data quality. Develop and enforce data governance rules, monitor system deliverables, and proactively identify and resolve data discrepancies to ensure a single source of truth.Analytics & Insight Generation: Analyse merchandising data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks. Translate complex data sets into clear, actionable insights and compelling visualisations to support strategic decisions.Framework Development & Automation: Design, build, and maintain analytical tools, dashboards, and automated reports in Excel and cloud-based BI platforms to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a trusted data partner for the Merchandising team and key stakeholders. Translate business needs into technical requirements and ensure data solutions align with operational goals.Process Improvement: Identify root causes of data and process inefficiencies. Propose and implement creative, data-driven solutions to optimise information flow and merchandising operations.Required Qualifications Strong proficiency in Excel is essential; experience with SQL is a significant advantage for data extraction and manipulationProven experience in an analytics role with a strong logical and structured approach to problem-solvingAbility to build data models, interpret data, and present insights with precision and clarityExcellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple teams, translating technical concepts for non-technical audiencesA strong sense of ownership, action orientation, and high attention to detail, with a passion for creating order from ambiguity in a fast-paced environmentDesirable but Not Essential Experience in Merchandising, Retail, Fashion, or consumer industryFamiliarity with European retail landscapes and product lifecycle systemsInterest in art toy, pop culture, and collectible trends