Merchandiser (Home Textiles) -SG

Summary

The objectives of the position are to:

Develop the Department’s business within the strategies approved by Headquarters
Monitor the whole order process from end to end
Negotiation with suppliers to achieve profit targets

What you'll do

The holder of the position is mainly responsible for the following areas in coordination with his / her superior:
•    Responsible for the sampling process 
•    Follow up order process from confirmation to shipment 
•    Help managing the order allocation process within the set framework from Headquarters
•    Manage quotations, price analysis and price negotiations with supplier within the negotiation parameters and Authorities of Approval set by Headquarters
•    Work closely and effectively with cross-functional departments (QA, PD, Sourcing, Production, Artwork...)
•    Conduct product evaluations and benchmarking against relevant market items 
•    Conduct factory inspections and ensure product quality when required
•    Evaluate and monitor the factories for continuous improvement and business development
•    Proactively anticipate issues and provide problem solving wherever necessary
•    To provide support to Senior Merchandiser

What you'll need

•    Tertiary level education 
•    At least 3 year of merchandising experience specific to Home textiles with experience in the Towel product area would be an advantage
•    Good command of written and spoken English, additional languages would beneficial
•    Detail-oriented mindset 
•    Possess strong project management skills
•    Must be self motivated, organised, responsible, hardworking and independent
•    Good working attitude, willing to learn, and a good team player
•    Proficient in MS Office (specifically Excel)
•    Experience in price negotiations and order allocation
•    Ability to work under pressure
•    Fresh graduates will a relevant degreee will also be considered
•    Familiar with the related compliance standard is an advantage
•    Willing to travel when required

What you'll receive

We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. We enable fair pay within the company by creating non-discriminatory salary systems. Working at Lidl & Kaufland Asia is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We are accredited as a Fair and Progressive employer by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP).

Market Leading Remuneration Package:

Annual wage supplement and discretionary bonus
Life Insurance
Medical Insurance

Supportive Environment:

Out of Office leave for important appointments
In-house training courses
Training sponsorship scheme

Work-life Balance:

5-day week
Competitive Annual Leave 
Charity, Community and Sporting Events
 

If you are not invited for an interview within 4 weeks, we regret that your application was not suited to this vacancy.

For more company information, please feel free to visit: http://www.lidl.asia

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