Job description

* Manage merchandising category of “Lighting Indoor and Outdoor” in China

* Work together with the Merchandiser Manager and the head office abroad to develop, implement and follow up the strategic plan for China

* Source new factories and products in China

* Work actively with evaluation and development of existing as well as new suppliers

* Set up and develop the Chinese supplier database.

* Plan for oversea buyer visits and accompany buyers visiting suppliers and factories.

* Work with price and quotation management

* Coordinate the contract and businesses term negotiation with suppliers and factories

* Supervise Junior Merchandiser for order follow up

* Work with QC to manage the Quality Controller within his/her area

* Work with QA Engineer to arrange testing of the products and ensure the needed certificates are in place

* Make sure delivery times are punctual and quality standards reached

* Settle claims

Requirements

* University degree preferably in Foreign Trade or Electronics

* Extensive experience in the merchandising of “Lighting Indoor and Outdoor”

* Familiar with the ““Lighting” market in China; knowledge about which areas are “strong” in what products

* Knowledge of lighting regulation and norm for European market

* Strong sourcing abilities and skills

* Strong negotiator

* Able to work independently

* Experience from working closely with overseas buyers

* Experience of sourcing and developing suppliers in China

* Customer focused and service oriented

* Able to work under pressure and with tight dead-lines

* Good command of written and spoken English

Cathay Consulting is an International Management Consulting Company specializing in establishing companies in China and building and developing their management team. Since establishing our first office on the mainland in 1993, we have successfully assisted hundreds of companies to set-up in China and to build a successful business here.
During the past 20 years, we have been helping established international companies in China to develop their business.
Our client list includes multinational companies such as ABB, Coca-Cola, Ericsson, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Gillette, IKEA, Schering Plough, Philips, Hoechst, Volvo, Westinghouse, San Miguel and many others.