Kappahl exists to celebrate diversity in everyday life. We want to broaden the definition of diversity to include many different ways of living life – empowering people to always stay true to themselves.

Founded in 1953 in Gothenburg, Sweden, the Kappahl Group is a leading fashion chain in the Nordics, with around 360 Kappahl and Newbie stores in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland and the UK, and online in more than 20 markets throughout Europe.

The Kappahl team consists of some 4,000 colleagues in nine countries, all with different backgrounds, ages, skills and styles. Our common motivation is to offer fashion fit for life to a wide variety of people and lifestyles. A Responsible Fashion that that feels right, for the bearer and for the world we live in. Today, more than 80% of the products are made of more sustainable materials. Kappahl’s goal is for 100% to be made of more sustainable materials by 2025 and Kappahl's overall climate goal is to halve the value chain's climate emissions by 2030.

Kappahl Production office in Shanghai is looking for new colleagues and talents:

Global Merchandiser– lingerie, swimwear, seamless

Job Description:

As a Global Merchandiser your main responsibility is to ensure best total deal for Kappahl looking at price, supplier & market strategy, sustainability and lead-times. You work in close collaboration with suppliers and other functions at the company.

You will take responsibility for the product development and inquiry until order placement. You work actively with follow up on supplier performance in terms of development and capabilities, as well as developing new suppliers.

Requirements:

• Textile education at University or equivalent by working experience.
• 5-8 years in textile industry, mainly as merchandiser for lingerie, swimwear, seamless.
• Strong communication skills. Be able to convey messages and information in a clear and enthused way.
• Fluent in English, verbal and writing.
• You recognize yourself in our values – Inclusive, Courageous, and Joyful!

Kappahl celebrate diversity and strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

Interested, please send your application letter with CV to Kappahl email address:

hrshanghai@kappahl.com

Write Global Merchandiser in your email’s subject field/application letter.

Application deadline: We apply continuous selection.

More information about Kappahl at  www.kappahl.com