Key Responsibilities

Sourcing

  • Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable international suppliers for Fresh Food products with strong food safety standards and traceability. 
  • Propose and select new suppliers and products that meet customer needs, company policies, and Vietnam import regulations. 
  • Build and execute import plans to ensure product freshness, availability, and on-time delivery. 
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior in the Fresh Food category. 

Offering & Negotiation

  • Request quotations and negotiate pricing, commercial terms (Incoterms, MOQ, lead time, ETC.). 
  • Propose cost-effective sourcing solutions while maintaining product quality and freshness. 
  • Develop a competitive and relevant Fresh Food product assortment aligned with business strategy. 

Orders Follow-up

  • Monitor the end-to-end order process from purchase to delivery, ensuring cold chain integrity. 
  • Anticipate and resolve issues related to delays, quality, or import procedures. 
  • Manage product lifecycle including shelf-life, stock levels, and sell-through performance. 
  • Coordinate with QA/QC and Hygiene teams for product registration and compliance for new SKUs. 

Coordination

  • Collaborate with internal departments (Logistics, Supply Chain, QA/QC, Commercial) to ensure smooth operations. 
  • Act as a key liaison between international suppliers and internal stakeholders. 
  • Provide regular reports on business performance, sourcing progress, and category development. 
  • Proactively identify risks (e.g., spoilage, delays, cold chain issues) and propose solutions. 

Supporting the Team

  • Support team members in sourcing, product development, and merchandising activities. 
  • Handle product sampling, evaluation, and showroom coordination (if applicable). 
  • Prepare reports, data analysis, and communication tools to support decision-making.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of Fresh Food categories (meat, seafood, fruits & vegetables, chilled products). 
  • Understanding of cold chain logistics, food preservation, and international quality standards (HACCP, GlobalGAP, ETC.). 
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, Food-related fields preferred).
  • Seniority: 2 years of experience in international sourcing, import-export, or FMCG, preferably in Fresh Food
  • Language:  Fluent in English & Vietnamese
  • Office skills: Excel, Power point, and MS word

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