Business Development Manager

Vegetable supplier

Manage procurement and supply chain operations to ensure efficient sourcing, cost control, quality assurance, and category profitability for fresh produce in a dynamic online grocery environment.

• Establish and maintain a stable, efficient direct-procurement supply chain by connecting with production bases, agricultural cooperatives, and primary wholesale markets
• Conduct regular supplier evaluations to assess qualifications, pricing, and performance, selecting high-quality suppliers and discontinuing underperforming ones
• Develop data-driven procurement plans daily, weekly, and monthly based on store sales data, seasonality, and market trends to prevent stockouts and overstocking
• Conduct market inquiries, price comparisons, and negotiations to optimize procurement batches and models, reducing costs and improving gross margins on fresh produce
• Establish and enforce acceptance standards for fruits and vegetables, monitoring pesticide residues, freshness, and product specifications to ensure consistent quality across the supply chain
• Monitor and control product losses from harvesting through transportation, storage, and shelf display, collaborating with operations teams to optimize displays and inventory turnover
• Analyze sales velocity, sell-through rates, and consumer feedback to adjust product assortments and category planning promptly
• Coordinate with marketing teams to plan seasonal product launches and promotional activities that enhance category profitability
• Select and purchase orchards for the fresh fruit project by understanding seasonal and regional fruit availability
• Supervise sorting and packaging operations at inspection and sorting plants to ensure quality and efficiency
• Collaborate with logistics companies to complete export operations smoothly