Senior Merchandiser, SDA

Overview

Reporting to the Sourcing Director, SDA, you will be responsible for the sourcing of product assortment for the Global organization, especially focused on the EU + APAC market.

• Responsibilities Include but not limit to:
• Oversee daily Sourcing & merchandising operations, including costing, vendor sourcing, product development, and mass production follow-up.
• Conduct market research and generate ideas for product line-ups.
• Familiar with EU safety & chemical standard on kitchen appliance items is preferable
• Foster positive working relationships with teammates
• Identify challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Through systematic follow-ups at each production stage and timely order execution.
• Collaborate proactively with the different teams and factories and engineer teams to guarantee quality in delivered kitchen appliances.
• Manage raw material planning in coordination with suppliers and major components.
• Work closely with the QA team to oversee delivery details and monitor production and inspection processes.

Profile

• Around 5-7 years experience with small kitchen appliance products, such as heating appliances (indoor grills, air fryers, pressure cookers), motorized appliances (blenders, choppers), and beverage makers (coffee machines, tea kettles), preferably in a merchandising capacity within a multinational company.
• Strong expertise in sourcing, procurement, and market analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of product development and production processes, along with familiarity with materials and engineering terminology.
• Established network of vendor partnerships and a proven record of sourcing for a prominent small kitchen appliance brand.
• Experience in the US and European markets, particularly with loyalty programs, is highly desirable.
• Self-motivated team player with excellent negotiation and communication skills, capable of managing complexity and meeting tight deadlines.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple products simultaneously.
• Passionate and mature, with the ability to work independently.
• Strong commercial acumen and fluency in both Chinese and English are required.
• Willingness to travel frequently to China.
• Ability to manage operations across multiple time zones (China, Europe, US).
• Immediate availability is preferred.