Senior Merchandiser

Position: Senior Merchandiser (Kmart Accessories) Job Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end merchandising process for accessories, from product development and sourcing through to production and delivery. Work closely with buyers, designers and suppliers to deliver products aligned with design, quality, cost and delivery expectations. Source, develop and manage suppliers to strengthen the supplier base and support sourcing diversification. Lead costing and price negotiations to achieve competitive FOB pricing and margin outcomes. Review samples, identify discrepancies and coordinate improvements to ensure product accuracy. Partner with production and cross-functional teams to manage critical paths and drive on-time delivery. Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve quality, cost, lead time and overall execution. Requirements 7+ years’ merchandising experience, ideally managing accessories from development through to delivery. Experience in a sizeable sourcing office is preferred. Strong experience in supplier sourcing, product development, costing and price negotiation. Experience in sourcing diversification is essential. Strong communication, negotiation, organisation and time management skills. Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese/Mandarin. Familiarity with PLM systems, costing tools and merchandising/data management systems.