Senior Merchandiser

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Senior Merchandiser

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Product Expertise

• Home Textiles:

  Cushions, Chair Pads, Carpets, Coir & Rubber Mats, Bath Linen, Bed Linen

• Hard goods:

  Ceramic, Stone, Plastic, Metal Products

• Stationery & Travel:

  Paper, Bags, Luggage

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Key Responsibilities

• Ensure

  Request for Quotations

  are sent to the right suppliers, request quotations and sampling.

• Negotiate the best terms

  using cost breakdown techniques.
• Organize and lead

  Buyer/Product Leader meetings

  with suppliers.
• Support the

  validation of product development steps

  , working with relevant experts to meet deadlines.
• Ensure

  product, packaging, and labeling

  conformity.
• Verify that order details match negotiated terms and obtain supplier confirmations.
• Discuss and validate the

  critical path

  , challenging suppliers to reduce production lead times.
• Monitor each step of the order follow-up process to ensure

  accuracy and on-time completion

  .
• Update internal IT tools with all relevant details until delivery date.

• Anticipate potential problems

  and proactively propose solutions.
• Conduct

  regular factory visits

  to monitor production and strengthen relationships with key production contacts.
• Coordinate with suppliers and third parties for

  product development and inspections

  .
• Ensure

  on-time shipments,

  Production follow up and support the finance team with export documentation.
• Lead

  new supplier sourcing

  initiatives to expand the vendor base.
• Visit

  trade fairs, showrooms, and factories

  to stay updated on market trends and source innovative product options.

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Key Skills & Competencies

• Results and solution-oriented mindset
• Proactive and self-driven
• High sense of

  ethics and integrity

• Open-minded and collaborative

• Strong communication and negotiation

  skills
• Ability to work with

  autonomy

  and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent

  organizational skills

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Qualifications

• Graduate in Textile Engineering (or equivalent)
• Approximately

  15 years of experience

  in sourcing and merchandising across home textiles, hard goods, stationery, and DIY

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How to apply:

If you or someone you know fits this role, send CV to

Auchan Retail