Merchandise Manager (Food Products)

Lifung; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 942,000 - 1,491,000; Full time

Job summary

Li & Fung is seeking an experienced Merchandise Manager to drive food product sourcing and supply chain execution for the U.S. market.

You will manage supplier partnerships, execute sourcing strategies, ensure product quality and compliance, and deliver cost-effective solutions that meet customer expectations. The role emphasizes collaboration with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth product development and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or Food Science.
• 7+ years of experience in sourcing/merchandising within the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. food regulations, safety standards, and import requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main sourcing point for clients, delivering tailored solutions and market intelligence throughout the product lifecycle.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with food suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Ensure products and suppliers comply with food safety regulations, ethical standards, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate production and delivery schedules while managing supply continuity and risk.
• Analyze raw material costs and market trends to drive cost-optimization and present budget forecasts to stakeholders.
• Track emerging food industry trends and identify new supplier and product opportunities.

Skills

Sourcing/Merchandising

Supplier management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Food Science

Job description

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, customer-focused Merchandise Manager to drive food product sourcing and supply chain execution for the U.S. market. Key responsibilities include managing supplier partnerships, executing sourcing strategies, ensuring product quality and compliance, and delivering competitive solutions that meet customer expectations.

The ideal candidate possesses strong expertise in U.S. food industry standards and excels at collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product development and delivery.

About us

Li & Fung is a global leader in consumer goods sourcing and end-to-end supply chain solutions. We empower brands and retailers by delivering commercial and operational excellence across every stage of the product lifecycle.

For over a century, innovation and creativity have continued to drive our business. Connecting bright minds and crowdsourcing ideas, using design thinking, collaborative workspaces and rapid prototyping are just some of the ways we innovate at Li & Fung every day.

Today, we responsibly managing supply chains for high volume, time sensitive goods worldwide. Our end-to-end services include product design, raw-material sourcing, production, quality assurance and logistics across apparel, footwear, accessories and household products.

Our aspiration is to deliver value in global supply chains by living our values around people, partners and planet. Guided by Humility, Entrepreneurship and Family, we focus on commercial performance that respects people and the environment.

We are looking for an experienced and independent Manager - Merchandising (Food Products) to join us!

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Customer Partnership & Account Support

• Serve as the main sourcing point of contact for clients, delivering tailored solutions and market intelligence throughout the product lifecycle.
• Build strong customer relationships to drive long-term business growth.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with food suppliers to ensure optimal quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Maintain strong supplier partnerships and conduct regular performance reviews.

Quality, Compliance & Food Safety

• Ensure products and suppliers comply with food safety regulations, ethical standards, and customer requirements.
• Assist with supplier audits and resolve quality or compliance issues.

Supply Chain & Risk Management

• Coordinate production and delivery schedules while managing supply continuity.
• Monitor supply chain risks and establish contingency plans for potential disruptions.

Cost Management & Performance

• Analyze raw material costs and market trends to execute cost-optimization initiatives.
• Deliver sourcing analyses, cost-saving proposals, and budget forecasts to key stakeholders.

Market Intelligence & Innovation

• Track emerging food industry trends, technologies, and regulatory developments.
• Identify new supplier and product opportunities to deliver market value.

You might be a good fit if you have/are ...

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline such as Business, Supply Chain or Food Science.
• At least 7 years of experience in sourcing / merchandising within the food industry.
• Proven track record in sourcing food products for the U.S. market and managing customer-facing sourcing programs.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. food regulations, food safety standards, supplier compliance, and import requirements.
• Experience working with international retailers, brands, and suppliers across Asia, particularly China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
• Demonstrated capability in supplier development, commercial negotiations, stakeholder management, and contract management.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of sustainability and responsible sourcing practices is a plus.

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