Merchandiser (Home Textiles)

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 Hometextiles with experience in the Towel product area would be an advantage
•    Good command of written and spoken English, additional languages would benificial
•    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 and 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.

Market Leading Remuneration Package:

Double pay and discretionary bonus

Choice of MPF provider

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Supportive Environment:

Rental re-imbursement scheme

Out-Of-Office leave for important appointments

In-house training courses

Training sponsorship scheme

Health Check

Vision Check

Work-Life Balance:

5 day week

Competitive Annual Leave

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