Senior Operations Manager

POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, 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 IP development and operation system.

Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULL PANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono. By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture. As of the end of 2024, POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across 30+ countries and regions. Through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

The Senior Manager, Operations is a senior leadership role accountable for all retail store and field operations. This role is elevated above the Retail Operations Manager, with direct leadership over multiple Operations team members and ownership of both strategic and tactical initiatives across stores, field leadership, and cross-functional departments.

This leader will manage and mentor a growing operations team, including the Retail Operations Manager, NSO Coordinator, Field NSO Coordinator, Store Communications Coordinator, and future Operations staff as the company scales. In addition to driving operational excellence across the North America, this role will own operational reporting, oversee all data creation for the team, and serve as the Operations representative in front of Executive Leadership.

• Lead, coach, and scale the Operations team, setting clear priorities and holding leaders accountable for results.
• Oversee the development of Store Managers and Field Leaders into high-performing operators through structured training, coaching, and leadership development.
• Ensure accountability across all operational leaders through performance management, attendance oversight, and consistent feedback.

• Provide oversight of all store Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring performance metrics are achieved and exceeded.
• Oversee execution of operational standards across store operations, inventory management, stock levels, and visual merchandising.
• Ensure store-level processes align with brand integrity, customer experience, and long‑term growth objectives.
• Anticipate and resolve operational challenges at scale, driving consistent execution across all locations.

• Ensure full compliance with corporate policies, labor regulations, and legal requirements across the retail fleet.
• Oversee payroll management, headcount planning, and hiring strategy to align with labor budgets and company profitability goals.
• Ensure operational efficiency through streamlined processes, resource optimization, and ongoing cost controls.

• Act as the primary liaison between field operations and the support center, ensuring transparent and effective communication with Los Angeles and China offices.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Real Estate, Construction, HR, L&D, Marketing, Finance, and Visual Merchandising to ensure alignment and successful execution of initiatives.
• Support product launches, brand activations, and marketing campaigns with seamless operational execution across the fleet.

• Oversee NSO planning and execution, from site readiness through Grand Opening, ensuring each store opens with operational excellence.
• Provide leadership oversight for ROBO Shop operations, including performance optimization, staffing strategies, and sales‑driving initiatives.

• Owns reporting and data creation for the Operations team, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and relevance for store leaders, field…