Merchandising Supervisor

Permanent employee, Full-time · Boost - Shanghai

Our Business Unit

Boost Collectibles is responsible for the development and execution of retail marketing campaigns, loyalty promotions for the world’s biggest retailers, especially international food-retailers.
We offer a wide range of short-term collectibles promotions and instant reward programs aimed at different groups of shoppers: Kids, adults and families and services such as: Kids Collectibles and Family and Lifestyle.
We are looking for a passionate and professional Non-Food Merchandising supervisor with proven track record to lead Merchandise teams in Shanghai China.
As a Merchandising Supervisor, you will oversee the merchandising team in Shanghai, ensuring successful product development, supplier coordination, and on-time production while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery standards. You will play a critical role in supplier management, market trend analysis, and collaboration with internal teams to drive product innovation and operational efficiency.

Your responsibilities with us

Supervise and work hands on with the team, ensuring clear communication and efficient workflow
Set priorities, allocate tasks, and ensure deadlines are met for all merchandising activities
Foster a collaborative and results-driven team environment
Support of negotiate pricing, payment terms, and production timelines to optimize costs and ensure profitability during pitch phase
Oversee production processes and collaborate with the quality assurance team to ensure compliance with company and industry standards
Monitor supplier performance, conduct regular evaluations, and implement improvement as needed
Support of ensuring that backup suppliers are in place to manage large orders and minimize supply chain risks
Work hands on with cross-functional teams, including Category Manager, Project Manager, Finance, Logistics and Quality Team to ensure smooth workflow and project execution
Address supply chain challenges proactively and provide solutions to avoid delays of projects or disruptions
Work closely with the creative and Category Manager to develop and execute new products which is aligned with customer’s expectation , Market trends and company objectives
Oversee the end-to-end product development process, from concept creation to sample approval and final production
Provide insights and recommendations based on market research to support product and merchandising decisions

What you bring with you

Working experience as a Merchandising Supervisor or Manager for at least 5-8 years in the toy or hard goods sector
Excellent project management abilities with a keen eye for details and deadlines
Strong analytical skills with experience in cost analysis, market research, and trend forecasting
Ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders
Proactive, service oriented and is able to work under pressure on several projects simultaneously
University degree
Fluent in English and Mandarin (preferred)
Problem-solving mindset to address challenges in production, supply chain, and merchandising

What we offer you

Dynamic and expanding international company with flat hierarchies, where you will be challenged and supported
Varied range of tasks in a small team in an international environment
Friendly and collegial cooperation (great people)
The opportunity to play an active role in shaping the company
Start-up culture in an international organisation with a strong team spirit, guided by our corporate values of "Respect, Reliability, Flexibility, Passion, Innovation and Teamwork"
You can expect progressive working conditions in an innovative and future-oriented company with a growth trajectory
Hybrid working is possible
Open corporate culture
Many other benefits such as company events, etc.

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About us

Boost is the leading full-service provider for marketing and sales services. We supply creative concepts and effective sales tools for shopper marketing, collectibles’ promotions and loyalty programs. We activate brands and shoppers to boost sales and create loyal customers, adopting an innovative approach and going the extra mile for our clients. We are making loyalty more sustainable.

Our involvement begins at the drawing board, ends on the shopfloor, and seeks to create a buzz among shoppers. Our customers benefit as we help attract new shoppers and increase levels of spending and visits immediately. With offices in Switzerland, China, Italy, Germany, France, Russia and the Benelux, Boost provides services in 15 countries to more than 150 different premium brands and retailers.

Our team spirit values are Respect, Reliability, Flexibility, Passion, Innovation and Teamwork. As we grow, expand our services, enter new markets, recruit new talent and face new challenges, these team spirit values guide us in our behavior, co-operation and the decisions and actions we take every day.

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We are looking forward to getting to know you!

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