Position Title: Department Manager - Global Sourcing Key Account (Food and Non-Food)

Location: Tharaphat Building (Makro Head Office)

Department: Other

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing Strategy & SKU Planning

• Formulate sourcing strategies aligned with Commercial Buyers to achieve category goals
• Create SKU selection roadmaps using market insights and consumer preferences
• Scout innovative sourcing origins and product concepts to diversify inventory

Market & Competitor Analysis

• Benchmark market movements and competitor tactics using industry research platforms
• Leverage consumer data to uncover sourcing gaps and growth prospects

Commercial Alignment & Cost Management

• Gather and align on sourcing requirements from Commercial Teams
• Manage COGS calculations, MOQ verification, and lead-time coordination
• Negotiate volumes strategically to optimize costs and inventory levels

Product Development & Launch Readiness

• Compile documentation and samples for the New Product Introduction Committee
• Ensure offerings match market positioning and company objectives
• Coordinate with QA, RA, SCM, Design, and Legal on compliance and quality

Performance Monitoring & Campaign Planning

• Track sales, margin, and inventory metrics for sourced products
• Partner with Commercial and Marketing teams on promotional initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, or similar
• 5-7 years in e-commerce buying or global sourcing for FMCG/retail sectors
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Proficiency with market research tools (Euromonitor, Nielsen)
• Strong negotiation and analytical capabilities