Job Description

Started in 2013, Castlery is a vertically integrated furniture brand. Our mission is to redefine boundaries of home elegance through creating designer furniture for the masses via a direct-to-consumer model.\xe2\x80\x8b Currently, we are headquartered in Singapore, with offices in the United States, Australia and China, serving millions of global consumers. As we continue to grow and expand our influence, we are dedicated to nurturing young talents and shaping them into the future leaders of our industry.

In partnership with Enterprise Singapore (ESG), Castlery is collaborating with the Singapore Global Executive Programme (SGEP)* team and conscientiously designed this Merchandizing Excellence Global Graduate Program for aspiring all-rounded retail merchandizing leaders.

If you are a recent graduate (up to 3 years of working experience), passionate in global retail merchandizing excellence strategy and operations, and align with our mission in re-shaping the global furniture industry, this is the program designed for you!

What you can expect:

• Comprehensive rotations: 2-year program with at least 3 different rotations across merchandizing and related functions, such as category management, buying and demand planning teams
• International assignments and learning trips to build your market exposure and global working experience
• Get guidance and work directly with a team of passionate and top-tier professionals in the industry, who has the first-hand experience on Castlery\'s exponential growth
• Participate and eventually take ownership in actual go-to-market product portfolio
• Receive mentorship from senior leaders to guide your career and/or personal development
• Structured trainings to develop your soft skills, technical skills and leadership skills
• Competitive salary

Some examples of scope during your rotations:

• Actively engage in all aspects of the product development process, from generating ideas and sourcing materials to overseeing production and conducting market analysis.
• Collaborate with the buying/sourcing team to identify, evaluate, and onboard manufacturing partners that align with our quality and ethical standards.
• Participate/Lead in negotiations with suppliers for favourable terms, costs, and agreements, ensuring optimal pricing and availability of products.
• Analysing market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitive landscapes to formulate effective category strategies.
• Participate in assortment planning, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to curate product selections that resonate with target audiences.
• Contribute to demand planning processes, including forecasting, inventory management, and replenishment strategies to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Engage in product performance analysis, identify opportunities, and recommend actionable insights to enhance category success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as marketing, sales, and operations to ensure seamless execution of merchandizing strategies.

What you will need:

• Passion for retail and merchandizing excellence
• Strong analytical thinking and skills, with customer centric mindset
• Effective and structured communication skills
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Excellent cross-functional project management skills
• Proactive and creative problem solver
• Cultural awareness & sensitivity
• Leadership potential

• The Singapore Global Executive Programme (SGEP) is an exclusive talent development programme developed by Enterprise Singapore in partnership with high-growth local companies that possess global ambitions to build a strong pipeline of young talent within their organizations.

Talent will get the chance to hone industry expertise in a structured way, while equipping themselves with in-market knowledge and global business insights to become a future-ready leader.

Castlery\'s Global Graduate Program is part of the SGEP, in partnership with Enterprise Singapore and the program will commence on 10th June 2024.

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