Merchandiser/Senior Merchandiser (General Merchandise/Seasonal products)

We are a top supermarkets’ strategic sourcing organization located in USA, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Our unique business model offers customers total solution including trend guide development, sourcing, product development, assortments proposal, space allocation plan, packaging design, store merchandising, compliance & supply chain management (from FOB to customers’ DC) and retail execution etc. With strong growth and demand from our customers, we are looking for following talents to join our Hong Kong operation.

If you are passionate, independent, energetic and good at building relationships with customers and developing strategic suppliers with following experience, we welcome you to join us.

Merchandiser/Senior Merchandiser (General Merchandise/Seasonal products)

Responsibilities:

·       Lead a team to cover merchandising activities including vendor sourcing, product development, quotation preparation & price negotiation, packaging development and order execution from order placement till shipment, etc.

·       Execute the sourcing strategy with objectives of reducing overall cost of goods sold

·       Drives product innovation and quality with suppliers through in-depth understanding of production processes and product requirements

·       Source, maintain, and develop solid vendor matrix and work closely with vendors and customers on product development to offer quality products with competitive prices.

·       Develop, establish, and maintain close relationships with customers and business partners in a professional manner.

·       Review sell-thru/sales performance, make proposals, and work closely with business partners to formulate business strategy and buying plans.

·       Collect market intelligence and prepare business proposal/presentation to support business development for current and new customers.

·       Ensure daily communication with customers/business partners is professional and is completed in a timely manner. Coach and develop team members to provide world class services to customers and business partners.

·       Plan and lead business trip with customers to achieve sourcing and buying objectives

·       Assist supervisor in accomplishing financial objectives and facilitate the team to achieve the company objectives and goals.

·       Any ad hoc assignment designated by the supervisor.

Requirements:

·       Tertiary educated or above

·       At least 5 years working experience in General Merchandise or Seasonal industry

·       Proficient in building new suppliers and managing supplier matrix

·       Able to work independently and meet job deadlines.

·       Strong in product knowledge, price negotiation, order execution and shipment management

·       Proven track record of successful sourcing efforts.

·       Good analytical skill and product knowledge

·       Excellent presentation and communication skill in both English and Mandarin

·       Wiling to travel to China and overseas

·       Experience of EU market is an advantage.