Company Description

Minor Food is today one of the world's largest casual dining and quick-service restaurant companies with over 2,200 outlets operating in 27 countries.  As an innovator in the food industry, we are passionate in delivering good food and great service to our customers to be a leading food operator maximizing stakeholders’ value.

Today, we proudly operate major food retail brands in the region.  Its growing portfolio currently comprises The Pizza Company, Swensen's, Sizzler, Dairy Queen, Burger King, ThaiXpress, The Coffee Club, Riverside Grilled Fish and Benihana, as well as restaurants under the VGC Food Group and Select Service Partners brands.  Also under the food division are dairy product manufacturing facilities in Thailand under the names of Minor Dairy Limited and Minor Cheese Limited.
 

Job Description

Job Purpose:

To be in charge of managing overall performance of  ThaiXpress sourcing products in all categories under MFG brand,  and external business partners that meet the organizations specifications from approved suppliers at the least costs (Total Cost of Ownership) to the system. This requires a broad knowledge of both local  suppliers’ capabilities and the ability to influence these suppliers to meet our objectives on products, prices and service levels.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Focus  sourcing  & initiatives to maximize benefit to the business, and align with business strategy in ThaiXpress
• Establish and maintain good relation with industries, trades and Government authorities for good understanding and create proper infrastructure to support Supply Chain Management
• Manage, control and assist in the development / recommendation and implementation of supply chain related costs saving initiatives as part of the Operation Excellence global initiative. Follow-up on savings achievement and report variances on a monthly basis using available tools and channels.
• Represent supply chain team to prepare and present supply chain relevant matters and initiatives to relevant brands/ parties.
• Based on the costs allocation and potential impact on the P&L, lead and provide comments as well as supply chain initiative  recommendation to the Management  to improve the overall costs saving.
• Supervise, Explore and manage Supply Chain Operation Excellence. Work as the change driver for Supply Chain target.
• Deliverable focus in the area of achieve risk management objectives, target cost saving, reduction on total cost of ownership, increase total chain responsiveness, and perational efficiency.
• Manage, and fulfill brand/ executive requirement, as well as deliver targeted COG and relevant supply chain KPI for all brands through supply chain strategies & initiatives.
• Manage team for product launch preparation to achieve launch schedule.
• Proactively work as a supplier  on supply chain relevance with management executives and other key functions.
• Manage daily operations dealing, including delivery, price/cost analysis, contract negotiation, policies and procedures compliance, logistical co-ordination and liaison support to other functions in the company.
•  Fulfill high demand and supply projection and reliability for short, medium and long term.
• Manage and resolve the appropriate stock cover to meet company objectives; minimize stock  shortages and write-off 
• Understand your suppliers’ capabilities and manage your product categories to consolidation purchase volumes, improve product quality, provide more efficient service and reduce costs to achieve company objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

• Adhere to the company’s employee rules & regulations.
• Attend and contribute to all training sessions, meetings and activities as required.
• Exercises responsible behavior at all times, positively representing the MFG.
• Maintains strong, professional relationship with relevant business partners.
• Ensure high standards of personal presentation and grooming.
• Keep the office and working areas clean and tidy at all times.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualification

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Education:

• At least Bachelor’s Degree / MBA or any related field

Experience:

• At least 3  years of demonstrated work experience in supply chain, logistics management, other related field   within a multinational organization.

• Extensive experience in supply chain operations including, forecasting and planning, procurement, warehousing operations. Demonstrated ability to think and lead strategically within Supply Chain area.
•  Proficiency in English and Computer literacy