
Here comes a chance to join and develop Kappahl’s production office in Shanghai, China. Are you a natural leader with a lot of drive and feel ready for a new challenge? We are now looking for a Production Market & Office Manager with a great focus on business development in an ever-changing world.
Kappahl exist to create a responsible world of fashion. At Kappahl we celebrate diversity in everyday life. We want to broaden the definition of diversity to include many different ways of living life – empowering people to stay true to themselves at any given time, our customers as well as our employees.
We offer you
As a Production Market & Office Manager in China, you are responsible to operate and develop the market and Kappahl’s value chain in an efficient, sustainable and cost-conscious way. You are responsible for the Shanghai office with about +40 people and will drive and ensure that Kappahl’s values are followed.
You'll work strategically to support the business teams in developing our supply chain, operating prices, lead times, quality, and constant improvements in our sustainability work, with highest efficiency in mind. In this role, you'll work actively to make sure that we are constantly improving and developing our way of working.
Your profile
We are seeking you who
Thrive in a changing environment where no day is like the other. You are strategic and result-oriented and are good at creating commitment and motivation.
You have solid experience of similar work and have a well-developed financial understanding. Have university education in relevant field. You have previous experience working as a leader, preferably in retail. You are fluent in English in speech and writing.
As a person, we believe that you are
An inspirational and hands-on leader who communicates clearly and creates engagement. You are structured and solution-oriented, with the ability to balance daily operations with long-term development. Moreover, you act with integrity and live our values — Inclusive, Courageous and Joyful.
Are you interested?
The position is a full time, contract-based employment with placement at our Production Office in Shanghai, China.
Kappahl celebrate diversity and strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination. We promise you the right to always be yourself, Kappahl Group - a place to belong.
You apply easily by attaching your CV (please refrain from sending us your personal letter). We look forward to your application as soon as possible, but no later than the 24th of May. We apply ongoing selection, which means that the role may be added before the last application date.
If you have protected identity contact hr@kappahl.com, and you will get help with submitting your application.
Contact information: If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, you are most welcome to contact Sarah Dahlin, Global Production Manager, sarah.dahlin@kappahl.com.
You manage your own day-to-day work
We share values
We contribute through our differences
You can be yourself
We inspire each other to live sustainably
Your health and well-being are important
Kappahl - a place to belong
We believe in life-long learning
We believe in a feedback culture
You can trust us!
Founded in 1953 in Gothenburg, Sweden, the Kappahl Group is a leading fashion chain in the Nordics, with around 350 Kappahl and Newbie stores in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, Iceland and the UK, and online in more than 20 markets throughout Europe and Asia.
We want to make a difference in the fashion world and to lead the way by always keeping our promises: taking care of the world around us and minimizing the environmental impact for each garment. And at the same time fulfil our employee promise "We promise you the right to always be yourself - a place to belong”. The Kappahl team consists of some 4,000 colleagues in eight countries, all with different backgrounds, ages, skills and styles. Our common motivation is to create a responsible world of fashion and offer fashion to a wide variety of people and lifestyles. A responsible fashion that feels right, for the bearer and for the world we live in. Today, more than 99% of the products are made of certified and/or licensed materials. Our goal is 100% by end of 2026 and Kappahl Group’s overall climate goal is to halve the value chain's climate emissions by 2030. More information at www.kappahl.com.
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-Kappahl opened its first store in Gothenburg in 1953.
-All design is made at the head office in Mölndal, Sweden.
-Kappahl has stores in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland and the UK and are available online in more than 20 markets in Europe
-Kappahl offered its first collection in organic cotton back in 1993.
-100% of the cotton used in the collections today is certified for both ecological and better social conditions.
-Was among the first fashion companies to launch fashion in slightly larger sizes in 1970.
-Kappahl has committed to halve climate emissions by 2030 in line with the Paris Agreement.
-Kappahl has a close and long-term cooperation with our suppliers to ensure good working conditions.
Sarah Dahlin | Contact Person