1.Be aware of the competition on the marketplace and detect the consumers’ needs.
2.Survey the competitors regularly to analyze their items proposal, price and quality standard
3.Multiply the contact with suppliers in order to be updated with the new trend, eventual difficulty, results
4.Participate actively to local commercial and social events to meet new suppliers
5.Visit the local suppliers to observe their farm/ factory/ storage and evaluate their ability
6.Prepare your negotiation efficiently collecting internal and external data and keep record of your conversation with suppliers.
7.Report on all the information that would influence Fresh Food strategy.
8.Develop and monitor the sales activities and to figure out the methods to improve the gained profits for the in-charge department.
9.Ensure the relationship with others sections and departments that relate to the products’ life cycle.
Requirements
1.A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Agriculture or related field with emphasis on agricultural production or a related science field
2.At least 1-2 years’ experience in food product development, and commercialization
3.At least 1-2 years of related experience required, preferably in sourcing, product development, project management, retail buying, or retail field operations.
4.Strong analytical ability and good in data/figures
5.Strong Negotiation skills
6.Demonstrated project management skills.
7.Communicates effectively both written and orally.
8.Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, with advanced proficiency in Excel.
9.Maintaining flexibility in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining an enthusiastic sense of mission.
10.Ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of our merchandising global sourcing initiative.
Benefits
MakroPRO is an exciting new digital venture by the iconic Makro. Our proud purpose is to build a technology platform that will help make business possible for restaurant owners, hotels, and independent retailers, and open the door for sellers by bringing together the best talent to transform the B2B marketplace ecosystem in Southeast Asia Curious. Growth-mindset. User-obsessed. We search for talented people who each bring unique skills and behaviours that will help us build Southeast Asia’s next unicorn. Whether you’re in tech, marketing, finance or client/seller-facing roles, our people bring relentless passion, fast learning and a culture of innovation to every dimension of their work. Every member of our team is open to new perspectives, willing to navigate uncertainty and brings humility and radical candour to the table at all times We are bold, energetic, and thoughtful – grounded in our purpose and family culture, while driven by our passion for digital innovation. Our company is 70% technology, 20% retail, 10% logistics, and 100% heart. Every day, we use leading-edge technologies to understand and help food retailers, hotels, restaurants, caterers, and other businesses big and small navigate supply chain complexities and achieve their goals But the best technology needs to be driven by passionate talent. Aspiring professionals who share our belief in collaboration, diversity, and excellence – those willing to think big, redefine what’s possible, and put customers at the center of their work In return, our commitment to you is to offer a workplace like no other, where ideas can thrive and individuals can be themselves, where colleagues support each other and talent is fairly rewarded, where growth and learning opportunities are the norm not the exception, and where your career can reach new heights
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