Senior Manager - Merchandising (Hardgoods)

About us

We aspire to deliver value in global supply chains by living our values around people, partners and the planet. As new technologies disrupt the way consumers and businesses interact, Li & Fung is reimagining and creating supply chains for the future. Through our innovative products and end-to-end supply chain solutions, we aim to expand the realm of what is possible and create more value for more players along the supply chain.

With our entrepreneurial spirit, we are using digital technologies to speed collaboration, drive innovation and enhance sustainability.  Our values form the basis of our culture, our brand and our business strategies. They define how we engage with our colleagues, with our customers and suppliers, our shareholders, and the communities in which we live and work.

To cope with our development, we are looking for an individual who shares the same values as us to take up the position of Senior Manager - Merchandising (Hardgoods). 

Here is what you need to know about this role:

• Create and enhance long-term business relationships with customers to maximize business growth and opportunities
• Manage the team to achieve division’s business objectives and to ensure customer satisfaction
• Establish and maintain a strong local and regional vendor network to meet customers’ current and future business needs
• Manage the team’s merchandising activities to ensure customer satisfaction
• Provide solutions and support to ensure smooth production and manufacturing process
• Monitor sales performance, budget analysis and implementation.
• Develop a strong trusting relationship with cross functional teams to build true partnerships and consistent goals
• Coach and develop a quality team including succession planning and regular performance reviews to address personal growth and development needs to foster a productive and focused team
• Maintain ongoing and regular communication with vendor contacts including resolution of delivery issues with vendor base
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

You might be a good fit if you have … 

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related disciplines
• Minimum 8 years working experience in merchandising with solid knowledge and experience in hardgoods categories
• Familiar with US market
• With key account management experience is an advantage
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external parties
• Result-oriented, well organized with strong problem solving skills.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and fast-paced working environment.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Occasional travel is required
• Candidate with less experience will be considered as Manager - Merchandising

If this sounds like you, Apply Now!  We offer the below benefits and perks: -

• Competitive salary with 13th month salary plus discretionary bonus
• Health, dental, life and personal accident insurances
• Paid days off + festival early leave + volunteer leave
• Sample sales and staff discount offer

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It’s alright if this is not what you are looking for! You can also join us on LF Talent Network by clicking HERE (https://lifung.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/LiFung/introduceYourself). We will contact you when the right job opportunity comes up!

As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

About Li & Fung

At Li & Fung, value has tangible meaning and we strive to deliver value to our stakeholders with each and every interaction.  We also live by our values of humility, entrepreneurship and family and they are at the core of our relationship with our people, our partners and our commitment to reduce the harmful impact of our industry on the planet.

Since 1906 we have grown from our initial startup focused on trading porcelain and silk from China to the West to today’s multinational corporation, managing complex supply chains for brands and retailers worldwide. Over 118 years, Li & Fung has been developing networks and building long-term, meaningful relationships with our stakeholders.  Despite major changes and disruptions, innovation and creativity continue to drive our business.  We constantly experiment with new ways of working to deliver value to our customers and suppliers, our shareholders, and the communities in which we live and work. We are dedicated to changing how the world works and making life better for people everywhere.

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