Seeking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Merchant. You'll handle critical back-office tasks, support merchandising, quality inspections, and our procurement processes. You will have the opportunity to grow within the company and take on more responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Merchandising: Activities such as product selection, pricing strategies, tracking product samples, prototypes, and quality checks etc.
Quality Inspections: Conduct quality check to ensure products meet our standards and specifications.
Team and Project Management: Work in collaboration and contribute to project management tasks, ensuring deadlines are met.
Procurement: Support the procurement process by researching suppliers, negotiating contracts, communicating design requirements and specifications to suppliers and managing supplier relationships.
Qualities We Are Looking For:
Adaptability: We value candidates who are adaptable and eager to learn as this role involves gradual growth within the company.
Merchandising: A basic understanding of merchandising concepts, product knowledge, market trends and negotiation skills to secure favorable terms with suppliers.
Problem-Solving Mindset : Capacity to identify issues and proactively propose solutions.
Detail-Oriented: Attention to detail, especially in procurement tasks.
Team Player: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, basic project management skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Microsoft 365 Skills: Utilize Microsoft 365 tools for documentation, communication, and data analysis.
Familiarity with buying and procurement processes, especially within the Hard Goods Decoration and Furniture Department and exports is highly regarded.