Your new company

A global leader in the food, agriculture, and supply chain industry is seeking talent for its Japan business. The company operates in more than 70 countries with approximately 160,000 employees worldwide and has been established in Japan for several decades. It serves a broad range of customers, including food and beverage manufacturers, food service companies, retailers, and agricultural businesses. The organisation is known for its strong global network, sustainable business practices, and expertise in sourcing, trading, and food ingredient solutions.

Your new role

- To source dairy and confectionery-related ingredients (e.g. cocoa preparations, dairy preparations, dairy fats, milk powders, cocoa products (for ingredients for premix) and other ingredients which are aligned with dairy department strategies) that meet customers’ requirements / specifications and supply them to the customers effectively to maximise profit of each transaction - to proceed with daily transaction with knowledge of dairy and confectionery related ingredients trade custom/product specifications, quality controls, food safety, customers’ requirements of delivery & sample approval procedure.

- To create new business (with new items, new customers, new suppliers) and contribute to the group’s profitable growth.
- To manage contract positions, shipments and inventories on a day-to-day basis with a good understanding of our company rules and close communication with customers and suppliers; to monitor credit positions, contract/inventory positions, Forex positions & food safety to avoid/mitigate risks, and report to Group Manager and all concerned departments.

30% Accountable for developing a business plan incorporating sales forecast, outlook, targeted sales volumes, prices, revenue, & profitability, and delivering on targets and budgets set in the plan for responsible products/accounts, under the supervision and instruction of the Department Manager and Director.

10% Accountable for making sure suppliers fully comply with our food safety policies/guidelines

What you'll need to succeed

- Sales experience from the food industry, familiar with ingredients (preferred)

- English and Japanese communication ability

What you need to do now

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