2026 Graduate Trainee (Fashion, Sports & Kids) - Singapore

Lidl Asia Pte. Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is offering a Graduate Trainee Program in Singapore for enthusiastic graduates. In this role, you'll rotate between merchandising and product development, honing your skills in a fast-paced environment. Suitable candidates are recent grads with relevant degrees, effective communication skills, and a passion for the textile industry. Excellent salary, training, and networking opportunities included.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits

Networking opportunities

External training sponsorship

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Graduates of 2026 or recent graduates with up to 1 year of working experience.
• Fluency in English; Mandarin and German are advantageous.
• Enthusiasm for the dynamic textile industry.

Responsibilities

• Dive into daily merchandising operations and oversee order progress.
• Facilitate supplier negotiations and maintain team communication.
• Conduct trend research and innovate product developments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team working skills

Creativity in problem-solving

Analytical ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Apparel Merchandising or Fashion Design

2:1 degree or higher or a GPA score of at least 3.0

Job description

Summary

Are you ready to kick‑start your career in the dynamic world of textiles with Lidl & Kaufland Asia? We're excited to offer a unique opportunity for enthusiastic and driven graduates to join our Graduate Trainee Program within our Textile Division. As a Graduate Trainee, you will be exposed to captivating rotations: Merchandising and Product Development. This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with a holistic understanding of our operations while fostering your growth and development in the textile industry.

What you’ll do

Our program aims to embrace a structured framework for new joiners in developing skills and opportunities to gain knowledge of our business. After completion of a successful 2‑year program, the candidate will have an exciting career with our specialised commercial streams which will encompass the following areas:

• Merchandising: Dive headfirst into the heart of our daily merchandising operations. Your responsibilities will encompass the end‑to‑end process, from overseeing order progress to facilitating supplier negotiations. Collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams, you will play a crucial role in maintaining seamless communication and support between various departments.
• Product Development: Prepare to unleash your creativity in our Product Development rotation. Your role will involve proactive trend research, driving innovation in materials and products within our category range. With a keen eye for detail, you will update product information on our internal platform and curate our products showroom for seasonal reviews.

What you’ll need

• Graduates of 2026 or recent graduates with up to 1 year working experience
• A 2:1 degree or higher or a GPA score of at least 3.0 with a bachelor’s degree or diploma, including but not limited to Apparel Merchandising or Fashion Design
• Enthusiasm for working in the dynamic textile industry, any previous experience being highly advantageous
• Fluency in English, whilst Mandarin and German are advantageous
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills
• Creativity in problem‑solving and strong analytical ability
• An appetite for an ambitious career and ability to adapt to new situations within a fast‑paced environment

What you’ll receive

• Excellent salary and benefits
• Networking opportunities
• External training sponsorship
• Ongoing training and development
• Continuing support with our buddy and mentor programme