• Sourcing overseas manufacturers
- In certain categories such as confectionery, frozen vegetables, and ambient groceries, overseas manufacturing can often produce products at lower costs compared to domestic manufacturing. Of course, not only the price but also high levels of QC must be verified. We find, select, and negotiate with overseas companies that can produce the necessary products at high standards, supporting the entire process of strategy building, data collection, and execution to achieve favorable trading conditions. You should be able to freely communicate with overseas manufacturers via video calls, phone, and email.
• Sourcing overseas products
- Sometimes the best solution is sourcing excellent products (NB) that already exist, rather than creating new ones from manufacturers. Among countless products, we prioritize sourcing based on quantitative and qualitative data and judgments, securing contacts, negotiating, and managing contracts throughout the entire process to resolve issues and support product launches.
Team Introduction
The food category is the fastest-growing category. There are numerous manufacturers and products to discover not only domestically but also abroad. The food team at Wisely Company handles the entire process of product development, production, distribution, and management to offer the best customer experience at the lowest prices. We plan good products by accurately understanding the market and customer based on data, find the most effective ways to produce them, build flexible and safe supply chains, and strategically design systems to manage launched products.
The Global Sourcing PM should participate in the team’s overseas business planning and be able to work goal-oriented and responsibly lead projects. All decisions at Wisely are based on quantitative and qualitative data, and all research and analysis related to the market and customers must be conducted at a fast and high level to ensure alignment. We are looking for talents who can boldly tackle new areas, ask good questions, and solve problems at a high level.
Responsibilities
• Sourcing overseas manufacturers
- In certain categories such as confectionery, frozen vegetables, and ambient groceries, overseas manufacturing can often produce products at lower costs compared to domestic manufacturing. Of course, not only the price but also high levels of QC must be verified. We find, select, and negotiate with overseas companies that can produce the necessary products at high standards, supporting the entire process of strategy building, data collection, and execution to achieve favorable trading conditions. You should be able to freely communicate with overseas manufacturers via video calls, phone, and email.
• Sourcing overseas products
- Sometimes the best solution is sourcing excellent products (NB) that already exist, rather than creating new ones from manufacturers. Among countless products, we prioritize sourcing based on quantitative and qualitative data and judgments, securing contacts, negotiating, and managing contracts throughout the entire process to resolve issues and support product launches.
Qualifications
• Judgment under ambiguity: Strong problem-solving ability. Does not remain passive in uncertain situations. Makes decisions by clarifying uncertainty as much as possible. Creates decision-making environments to make the best choices in uncertain situations.
• Learn fast: To solve problems effectively, one must learn new things quickly. In various tasks of the product team, we continuously face new environments, covering categories, products, and people. We are not afraid to learn new things and quickly acquire what is needed for problem-solving.
• Extreme obsession with customers: To create good products, it is essential to thoroughly understand the hidden needs of customers. All strategies and decisions start from concerns about customer experience. Customer experience is at the top of every decision, and we do not compromise on it. We constantly ask “why?” from the customer’s perspective and obsessively seek to resolve these questions.
• Dive deep: Delve deeply until fully understanding the matter. Does not trust stakeholders’ words or market practices as they are, but thoroughly probes all details behind the phenomena. Helps squad members dive deep into their work to achieve optimal performance and reach goals quickly.
• Grit: Unrestricted by practices and inertia, finds ways to make the impossible possible. Persistently works through difficulties and obstacles with determination. Believes that nothing is impossible and seeks ways to make things happen. Does not give up, and grit is contagious. The squad leader demonstrates the strongest grit, serving as a role model for team members.
Preferred Qualifications
• Essential) Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to define problems and propose alternatives (must have examples of independently leading and solving both large and small problems)
• Essential) High understanding of online commerce/channels/markets and be a ‘customer’ who frequently purchases food both online and offline.
• Preferred) Experience in product planning from A to Z, directly or indirectly (familiar with NPD structure)
• Preferred) Proficient in business English (verbal communication)
Hiring Process
• Document screening → Video interview → Practical interview → Executive interview → Reference interview (if necessary, conducted) → Final acceptance
• Application method: Please submit your resume through the convenient application button below.
• Individual contact will be made for each stage's pass/fail.
• Please note that the process may vary depending on schedule and circumstances.
• Wisely Company complies with the notice regarding the return of recruitment documents.
