About this role
Brighter futures start here
Anko Sourcing is the direct sourcing arm for the iconic Australian retail brands, Kmart and Target. As a team of highly experienced retail sourcing professionals, we strive to bring globally compelling, low-cost, on-trend products to our customers in Australia and New Zealand. We follow the highest standards to source ethically and operate with a clear focus on the welfare of our planet and our people. Anko Sourcing operations span the largest sourcing markets across Asia, including China, Hong Kong, India, Bangladesh, Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Position: Production Merchandiser (12-month)
Department: GM Leisure
Location: Shanghai
Accountability:
- Leverage global insights and design capability of supplier base to complement and enhance the buyer & designer’s product vision
- Responsible for ensuring high quality suppliers are available to support our strategic aspirations. This requires ongoing work in understanding developments in the manufacturing base within the region to keep suppliers sharp and honest - Responsible for price negotiations, and therefore directly accountable for FOB price and margin outcomes of the buying portfolio assigned
- Help improve delivery accuracy and production timelines of our supplier base
- Responsible for ensuring strong collaboration with suppliers and buying teams alike, utilize tools such as Time-and-Action (TNA) model to ensure accurate order tracking.
- Seek to resolve all escalated issues, or seek timely guidance from Supervisor
Requirements:
- 3-4 years solid merchandising experience in relevant product categories - General Merchandise, preferably in trading company background
- Strong sourcing, negotiation and interpersonal skill to liaison between buyers and factories
- Proven experience to be able to work with overseas buyers independently
- Demonstrate the ability to learn and work under pressure
- Work efficient, detailed mind and effective
- Excellent communication and influence skills both in English and Mandarin
Perks and benefits we’ll offer you:
A place you can belong
We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected, and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.
Other facts
About kmartaustr
We’re Team Kmart, on a mission to make everyday living brighter for our customers by improving the Kmart shopping experience – every time and everywhere they engage with us.
For over fifty years now, we’ve been spreading the Kmart love to families of all shapes and sizes in Australia, then New Zealand, and now right across the world! We’re the place where families come first for the lowest prices on everyday items – it’s our vision and it’s what we do with passion.
Today, Kmart has more than 300 stores across Australia and New Zealand and is recognised as one of the most profitable discount department stores in Australia. With over 40,000 Kmart superstars who are all focused on giving our customers the products that they love at the lowest prices, it truly is an exciting time to be a part of our Kmart family – and there’s never been a better time to join us then now!
To find out more information, scroll through our LinkedIn page, or, we’d be happy to welcome you online at www.kmart.com.au
Did you know we’re a part of something bigger?
Owned by Wesfarmers Limited, the Kmart Group family comprises of Kmart Australia and New Zealand, Target Australia, Catch Australia and KAS Group Asia. The Group operates 520 stores across Australia and New Zealand, has offices in Australia and around the world, and employs more than 46,000 team members all focused on delivering products that our customers love.
Together, the Kmart Group is creating an even more satisfying shopping experience for all of our customers, no matter where they are in the world.
What you'll do
- The Production Merchandiser is responsible for leveraging global insights to enhance product vision and ensuring high-quality suppliers are available to meet strategic goals. This role includes price negotiations and improving delivery accuracy and production timelines.
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