Merchandiser (Toys/Hard Home/Everyday)

Do you have a commercial mindset and understand how sourcing and merchandising is vital in the success of a global retail business?

Do you want to develop a career which requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, with great opportunities to travel in the region in the future?

Do you want to join a business with charismatic business leaders who put our employees 1st with ample learning and development opportunities?

Then join Woolworths as a Merchandiser and be part of one of the largest retail groups in the world!

THE ROLE

• Work closely with the Australian buying teams to understand their product requirements and work with the internal design teams to develop new products
• Source factories and suppliers who meet our business requirements and can manufacture products to deliver better quality and value to our customers
• Manage supplier relationships and monitoring supplier performance to ensure that critical path timeframes are met
• Communicate with buyers and suppliers on technical issues and problem resolution
• Develop sustainable product and packaging solutions
• Negotiate pricing and production timeframes with suppliers
• Engage with and influence all key stakeholders
• Keep up to date on trends and innovations in the market

WHO YOU ARE

• Minimum 3 years' sourcing experience of general merchandise products, preferably Toys, Hard Home or Everyday products.

• Ability to operate in a fast paced culture of change
• Excellent product knowledge and understanding of relevant manufacturing processes
• Strong knowledge on sustainable product and packaging, and diversifying sourcing across different countries is preferable
• Familiar with quality standards and factory audit requirements
• Be able to demonstrate customer focus
• Strong communication skills in English and Putonghua
• Operate across product areas and multiple projects within categories whilst meeting specified timelines
• Demonstrated supply and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work independently with overseas buyers, suppliers and factories
• Frequent travel in mainland China and the flexibility to travel overseas if required.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• Be a part of a multinational retail group
• Constant mentoring and training provided
• A market leading 20 days annual leave
• Enjoy a 5 day working week within a business that values work-life balance and flexible hour arrangement