Merchandiser (Housewares)

Summary

As a key member of our Kitchen & Household – Housewares team, you will play a vital role in driving the merchandising process for your assigned category. Working in close partnership with various internal departments, you will assist in the end-to-end order process to ensure products reach our global markets on time and to the highest standards.

You will provide essential operational support, acting as a reliable link between our suppliers and our cross-functional teams to support thousands of Lidl and Kaufland stores globally. This role is based in our brand-new, premium, eco-friendly office at Airside, Kai Tak.

Objectives of this position:

• Monitor the whole order process from end to end.


• Responsible for items in price and quality.


• Negotiation with suppliers to achieve the best possible price per item, in the department margin targets as defined by headquarters.


• Be accountable for business measurability. This includes profitability, delivery performance and quality of the articles.

What you'll do

• Main contact point to the factories to coordinate the end-to-end process.


• Define the right price and quality per item and generate best value for money for our customer.


• Contribute to the evaluation and monitor the factories for continuous improvement and business development.


• Work closely with the product development team on development and support the follow up on the sampling process.


• Manage quotations, price analysis and price negotiations with suppliers within the negotiation parameters set by headquarters.


• Help to manage the order allocation process within the department strategy and the set framework from headquarters.


• Monitors the end-to-end process and critical path management within the merchandising team and through day-to-day liaison with supply chain and supporting departments.


• Manage the ordering progress and provide problem solving wherever necessary.

What you'll need

• Tertiary level education.


• (Extensive) merchandising experience.


• Technical (material) and process know-how for the relevant categories.


• Good command of written and spoken English & Mandarin, additional languages would be beneficial.


• Strong negotiator with a commercial mindset.


• Proactively anticipate issues and provide problem solving wherever necessary.


• Works well under pressure, effectively handles conflict and demonstrates flexibility in work style to accommodate changing priorities and fixed deadlines.


• Problem solving skills, with the ability to seek advice when required.


• Proficient in MS Office/Google Workspace (specifically Excel/Sheets and Power Point/Slides).


• Willing to travel as required.

What you'll receive

We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment and 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.

Market Leading Remuneration & Benefits:

• Financial Security: Double pay, discretionary bonus, life insurance, and medical insurance


• Rental Reimbursement Scheme: A significant tax-optimization benefit for Hong Kong residents


• MPF Flexibility: Choose your preferred MPF provider

Supportive Environment:

• Airside Office: Work in Kai Tak’s landmark "Airside" building—a premium, eco-friendly office with world-class amenities and direct transport links.


• Professional Growth: Access to in-house training courses and a training sponsorship scheme to advance your technical career.


• Heath & Wellness: Health and vision checks to ensure your well-being

Work-Life Balance:

• 5-day work week


• Competitive Annual Leave: Enjoy generous leave starting from 18 days to recharge


• Out-of-Office Leave: Flexibility to attend important personal appointments during work hours.


• Community Engagement: Join our charity, community, and sporting events to connect with the team outside of work.