Key job tasks/duties/responsibilities:

• Pre-order placement activities including product & vendor sourcing, product development, buying trip preparation, quotation and samples coordination
• Daily merchandising activities including order management, sampling, packaging, WIP tracker update, supplier management, critical path management

• Evaluate product quality and packaging, and provide suggestion to minimize cost

• Negotiations with vendors on costs, MOQ, packaging, sampling & delivery
• Responsible for the color evaluation on the printed packaging
• Work closely with vendors and counterparts in Australia on sampling & packaging approval  
• Work closely with Quality Assurance Team and vendors on product testing and inspection arrangement

To be successful in this role you will need:

• At least 5-year experience in tabletop (dinnerware, glassware, cutlery & napery).
• Candidates with less experience will be considered for the post of Merchandiser.
• Experience in working with buying office preferred, trading or manufacturing background with solid product knowledge will be also considered
• Energetic, self-motivated, pro-active, detail-oriented and independent working style
• Desire to own decisions and take responsibility for outcomes
• Demonstrated experience working with manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors
• Strong factory / vendor base is an advantage
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
• Good MS Office (Excel / Word / Powerpoint / Outlook) skills
• Willing to work over time during buying and shipping seasons
• Bachelor’s Degree/Tertiary Qualification is preferred but not essential
• Immediate available is preferred

To be successful for this role you will need to have excellent communication skills and strong leadership. Your stakeholder management will be the key to your success in this role.

In return Myer offers a competitive remuneration package, training and development and a rewarding career!

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