Sales and Supply Chain Manager

Job Responsibilities

Sales and Business Development

• Develop and execute sales plans to achieve revenue, gross profit and margin targets.

• Monitor sales by store, product category and SKU implement actions to improve performance.

• Plan promotions, product bundles and new product launches with store teams and suppliers.

• Adapt the product assortment to each location's customer profile while maintaining Kadomart's core positioning.

• Develop additional sales channels, including corporate orders, delivery platforms and business partnerships.

• Support new store openings through sales forecasts, initial stock planning and supplier coordination.

Sourcing and Supplier Management

• Source food, beverages, snacks and selected daily essentials from local and overseas suppliers.

• Negotiate purchase prices, payment terms, minimum order quantities, delivery schedules and promotional support.

• Evaluate suppliers based on product quality, reliability, pricing and service.

• Maintain alternative suppliers for key products to reduce supply disruptions.

• Coordinate product specifications, shelf-life requirements and supporting documentation before listing.

Purchasing and Inventory Control

• Prepare demand forecasts and purchasing plans using sales trends, promotions and seasonal demand.

• Set appropriate stock levels, reorder points and replenishment schedules.

• Monitor slow-moving, short-dated and excess stock arrange transfers, markdowns or supplier returns where applicable.

• Apply first-expiry-first-out practices and maintain inventory accuracy through regular stock checks.

• Control purchasing within approved budgets and manage inventory investment.

Profitability Compliance and Reporting

• Monitor landed costs, selling prices, gross margins, wastage and logistics expenses.

• Recommend pricing and purchasing adjustments to protect profitability.

• Work with the relevant teams to ensure products, labelling, storage and handling meet applicable Singapore requirements.

• Maintain purchasing, supplier and inventory records.

• Submit regular sales, stock, purchasing and profitability reports with clear corrective actions.

• Establish practical procedures and train staff involved in ordering, receiving and stock control.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related discipline.

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in convenience retail, supermarkets, food retail or FMCG distribution.

• Experience in sales planning, purchasing, supplier negotiation and inventory management.

• Strong commercial judgement and ability to analyse sales, costs and margins.

• Familiarity with POS, inventory or ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

• Knowledge of food shelf-life management and chilled/frozen supply chains.

• Strong coordination, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a growing business and support multiple stores.

• Mandarin proficiency is an advantage for liaising with suppliers in China.