Job Description

Summary
The objectives of the position are to:

• Closely monitor and manage all aspects of the Critical Path
• Ensure continuous on time deliveries and smooth daily operation
• Maintain high standard of product quality
• Negotiate with Suppliers to achieve profit target

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 bench-marking 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
• Good command of written and spoken English, additional languages would beneficial
• 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
• Familiarity with related compliance standards is an advantage
• Willing to travel when required

What you\'ll receive
We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment. 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. Working at Lidl & Kaufland Asia is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We are accredited as a Fair and Progressive employer by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP).
Market Leading Remuneration Package:

• Annual wage supplement and discretionary bonus
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance

Supportive Environment:

• Out of Office leave for important appointments
• In-house training courses
• Training sponsorship scheme

Work-life Balance:

• 5-day week
• Competitive Annual Leave
• Charity, Community and Sporting Events

If you are not invited for an interview within 4 weeks, we regret that your application was not suited to this vacancy.
For more company information, please feel free to visit: http://www.lidl.asia
Personal data collected will be used for recruitment related purposes only and will be destroyed after 12 months




Location Head Office
30 Pasir Panjang Road 12-31/32 Mapletree Business City
117440 Singapore


Contract Type Full Time



Entry Level Experienced

Purchasing


Reference no. 298476