Intern - Merchandising Operations & Process Improvement

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?

Here is what you need to know about the job:

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About us

We aspire to deliver value in global supply chains by living our values around people, partners and the planet. Li & Fung is reimagining supply chains for the future, using digital technologies to speed collaboration, drive innovation, and enhance sustainability. Our values define how we engage with our colleagues, customers, suppliers, and communities.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Intern to embed to the core merchandising team, support the end-to-end sourcing and product development lifecycle. The role focuses on managing essential supply chain tracking mechanisms, performing foundational assortment analytics, and drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance vendor coordination and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Merchandising & Project Tracking
  • Build, update, and maintain critical operational infrastructure, including SKU trackers, sample logs, lead-time calendars, and critical-path milestone charts.
  • Handle day-to-day core merchandising activities, including generating quote sheets, executing order follow-ups, and managing product sample checking.
  • Support the product development team during range reviews and seasonal product launches.
• Assisting Analytics & Reporting
  • Assist with retail planograms and perform basic product assortment analytics to support inventory and layout strategies.
  • Consolidate weekly project updates and build comprehensive status decks to facilitate leadership reviews.
• Process Improvement & Vendor Alignment
  • Map 2–3 priority operations workflows and draft basic Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to identify inefficiencies.
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure seamless vendor accountability and milestone compliance.

Requirements:

• Expected Education & Experience
  • Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related commercial discipline.
• Technical & Professional Skills
  • Excel Proficiency: Advanced analytical spreadsheet skills are mandatory (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic logic formulas).
  • Presentation Design: Highly proficient in PowerPoint with the ability to construct clean, well-structured layout designs for leadership communication.
• Soft Skills & Competencies
  • Clear and professional written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Outstanding organizational skills with a proven capability to manage multiple tracking deadlines simultaneously.
  • Collaborative mindset tailored for effective supplier and cross-functional team coordination.

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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

About Li & Fung

At Li & Fung, value has tangible meaning and we strive to deliver value to our stakeholders with each and every interaction.  We also live by our values of humility, entrepreneurship and family and they are at the core of our relationship with our people, our partners and our commitment to reduce the harmful impact of our industry on the planet.   

Since 1906 we have grown from our initial startup focused on trading porcelain and silk from China to the West to today’s multinational corporation, managing complex supply chains for brands and retailers worldwide. At 120 years, Li & Fung has been developing networks and building long-term, meaningful relationships with our stakeholders.  Despite major changes and disruptions, innovation and creativity continue to drive our business.  We constantly experiment with new ways of working to deliver value to our customers and suppliers, our shareholders, and the communities in which we live and work. We are dedicated to changing how the world works and making life better for people everywhere. 

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If this sounds like you, Apply Now!

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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.