Assistant Category Manager (Toys & Hardline, UP&E China)

TL;DR

Assistant Category Manager (Toys & Hardline, UP&E China): Driving category success through hands-on administration, operational excellence, and partner support across toys and hardline products with an accent on cross-functional coordination and commercial performance tracking. Focus on consolidating range review materials, maintaining launch trackers and forecast vs. actuals, and supporting international market entry and expansion execution.

Location: Beijing, China

Company

hirify.global is a global media and entertainment company creating and distributing content and experiences through brands including NBC, Telemundo, and Peacock.

What you will do

• Own day-to-day category administration (SKU setup & maintenance, range lists, line sheets, planning templates).
• Coordinate approvals and execution across finance, legal, and operations to ensure timely delivery.
• Act as the main cross-country interface for meetings and support development of regional and global line plans.
• Prepare materials for range reviews, line plan discussions, and retail sell-in meetings.
• Maintain launch trackers and retail/licensee performance snapshots; consolidate data and track actuals vs. forecast while flagging risks and opportunities.
• Support international market entry and expansion plans, including overseas expansion of China-based strategic partners.

Requirements

• Fluent in Mandarin and English.
• Strong understanding of China-based brands and their global expansion pathways; international business development experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders with strong cross-functional coordination skills.
• Solid analytical and operational capabilities for performance tracking, reporting, and business planning support.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills for internal teams and external partners.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, able to handle ambiguity and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person interview may be required at an hirify.global location as part of the selection process.
• Equal employment opportunity policy and support for reasonable accommodations during recruitment.