Procurement Executive (Mandarin Reader)

About the role

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Procurement & Inventory Planning Specialist to manage our end-to-end supply chain loop. In this role, you will bridge the gap between demand forecasting, purchasing, and multichannel inventory distribution. You will play a crucial role in optimizing our working capital, building strong relationships with international suppliers (particularly in China), and ensuring our retail, B2B, and B2C channels are seamlessly stocked.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and refine demand forecasts by analyzing historical sales trends, seasonal patterns, and upcoming marketing campaigns.
• Determine optimal reorder points, safety stock levels, and order quantities to prevent both stockouts and overstock scenarios.
• Monitor inventory health metrics, focusing on stock turnover rates, aging inventory, and carrying costs.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable manufacturers and suppliers to optimize cost and quality.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs), lead times, and payment terms to maximize business margins.
• Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and actively track production and shipping timelines to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain detailed supplier scorecards assessing pricing competitiveness, product quality, and delivery reliability.
• Strategically allocate inventory across Retail outlets, B2B, and B2C (E-commerce) channels.
• Calculate and monitor total landed costs (including unit cost, freight, customs duties, and local logistics).
• Generate and present regular inventory reports tracking KPI metrics such as forecast accuracy, stock aging, and inventory value.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Research, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of proven experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting, procurement, or supply chain planning.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data modeling).
• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Odoo, or similar inventory modules).
• Proficiency in Mandarin (written and spoken) is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical capabilities, proactive problem-solving skills, and exceptional cross-functional communication and coordination skills.