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. Apply for our two-year graduate scheme, which commences in August 2026.  

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: In this rotation, you will 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. Additionally, you will provide essential clerical assistance, ensuring accurate data entry and efficient handling of parcels.
•    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'll update product information on our internal platform and curate our products showroom for seasonal reviews. Deadlines and risks won't intimidate you, as you take ownership of project management and drive ad-hoc initiatives. Your collaboration with the division's Product Development Manager will see you contributing to a range of projects and ensuring seamless sample follow-up.

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