Summary
The objectives of the position are to:
- Closely monitor and manage all aspects of the Critical Path
- Ensure continuous on time deliveries and smooth daily operation
- Maintain high standard of product quality
- Negotiate with Suppliers to achieve profit target
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 etc.)
- Conduct product evaluations and benchmarking against relevant market items
- 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
What you'll need
- Tertiary level education
- At least 3 years of merchandising experience
- 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 degree 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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