I. MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Development & Category Management

• Lead the development of new products and continuous improvement of existing items to align with market demand and business strategy
• Collaborate with manufacturers and suppliers to research, test, and commercialize new concepts
• Identify and source differentiated and proprietary products to strengthen competitive advantage

Procurement & Cost Management

• Manage sourcing and procurement of Food Service items and raw materials across all categories
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supply conditions to optimize cost and maximize gross profit
• Continuously identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining product quality

Quality Assurance & Food Safety

• Ensure all products meet required standards in quality, quantity, and specifications
• Monitor and enforce food safety and hygiene compliance across suppliers and production processes
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement

Supplier Management & Sourcing Strategy

• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with suppliers and business partners
• Conduct supplier evaluation, competitive bidding, and sourcing processes in a structured and transparent manner
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans when necessary

Market Analysis & Business Planning

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
• Provide market insights and forecasts to support management decision-making
• Stay updated on food trends, particularly Korean food culture, to drive innovation and category growth

Inventory & Performance Monitoring

• Monitor stock movement, product performance, and lifecycle
• Propose pricing adjustments, promotions, and clearance strategies to optimize inventory and sales performance

Others

• Perform other tasks as assigned by Line Manager

II. REQUIREMENTS

1. Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Food Technology, Supply Chain, or related fields
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in merchandising, category management, or procurement within F&B, retail
• Proven experience in fresh food, food service, or related categories is highly preferred
• Experience working with suppliers/manufacturers and managing end-to-end product lifecycle

2. Professional Skills

• Strong product development and category management capabilities
• Solid negotiation and procurement skills with a strong cost control mindset
• Good understanding of food safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
• Experience in supplier sourcing, evaluation, and performance management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market trends and business data
• Experience in inventory management and sales performance optimization

3. Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Leadership and team collaboration abilities
• Proactive, result-oriented, and able to work under pressure
• High sense of ownership and accountability

4. Others

• Willing to work in a fast-paced retail/F&B environment

III. WHY SHOULD JOIN WITH US?

• Attractive salary;
• 100% salary in 2 months of probation;
• Special health insurance package of GS25;
• 12 annual leaves/year;
• Laptop provided of company;
• Working in a dynamic and fast-growing environment with many opportunities for promotion and development.