International Merchandise Director

Role Highlights

1. Stable corporate development
2. Highly effective executive leadership
3. Strong commitment to expanding international markets

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop the Group’s international merchandising strategy; design product portfolios, pricing strategies, and supply chain layouts based on overseas market characteristics (policies, consumer habits, competitive landscape).
2. Oversee import and export planning for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and non-pharmaceutical categories, ensuring compliance with local regulations (e.g., BPOM certification, customs requirements) and alignment with the Group’s globalization goals.
3. Coordinate demand alignment between domestic manufacturing sites and overseas markets, optimizing production planning and inventory management.
4. Lead cross-border procurement processes; review and approve high-value contracts (e.g., procurement agreements, logistics partnerships) to ensure compliance and risk control.
5. Plan the organizational structure of the International Merchandising Department; enhance functions such as global procurement, category management, compliance, and supply chain; develop business and team growth plans.
6. Collaborate with domestic R&D, manufacturing, legal teams, and overseas local teams to drive product localization (e.g., packaging, dosage forms, language labeling) and build localized commercial networks.
7. Ensure all import and export activities comply with overseas pharmaceutical regulations, tax policies, and trade requirements, mitigating legal risks.
8. Establish a cross-border supply chain risk‑monitoring mechanism (e.g., exchange rate fluctuations, logistics disruptions) and develop contingency plans.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or above; majors in pharmacy, medicine, supply chain management, international trade, or related fields preferred.
2. 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/medical device industry, including 5+ years in international business management (Southeast Asia preferred).
3. Familiar with Southeast Asia’s pharmaceutical market policies, regulations, and business environment; must have led at least one full‑cycle Southeast Asia pharmaceutical import/export project (from supplier development to end‑market sales).
4. Experience managing annual cross-border procurement exceeding USD 50 million; hands-on expertise across the full cross-border supply chain (procurement, logistics, customs clearance, warehousing).
5. Ability to develop differentiated merchandising strategies; strong global supplier negotiation skills; culturally adaptable with experience collaborating across teams and time zones.
6. Familiar with international quality standards such as GSP and GMP; proficient in Southeast Asian pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (BPOM, import licensing) and international trade rules (INCOTERMS); capable of identifying cross-border risks.
7. Results-driven, resilient under pressure, with high integrity and a strong willingness to take on new market challenges.