Junior B2B Procurement Officer – Asian & Japanese Gastronomy

Company Context: B2B importation and distribution of high-end food products, beverages, and tableware, intended for Japanese and Asian gastronomy (restaurants, delicatessens, catering chains). Complex international logistics flows (Grand Import) and management of multi-temperature perishable products (dry, fresh, frozen).

1. JOB IDENTIFICATION

Job title: Junior Procurement Officer / B2B Import Flow Manager

Reporting to: Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Manager

Internal interfaces: Buyers, Sales, Freight Forwarders, Warehouse/Logistics Manager

External interfaces: International suppliers (Asia/Japan/US/EU), Carriers, Customs brokers

1. MAIN MISSION

Under the supervision of the Procurement Manager, the Junior Procurement Officer ensures the optimal availability of flagship products of Asian gastronomy (grocery, fresh/frozen products, sakes, customer packaging) while guaranteeing a controlled stock level. They manage the entire procurement flow from international order placement to final delivery at the B2B logistics warehouse, in strict compliance with customs and sanitary regulations specific to the agri-food industry.

We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, and proactive person who demonstrates initiative and good analytical skills.

You are able to take a step back from situations, identify problems, and propose concrete solutions, rather than stopping at the difficulties encountered.

You have a sense of responsibility, are autonomous, and know how to demonstrate self-reflection. You welcome constructive remarks with openness and consider them opportunities to progress.

A good base of knowledge in the field is desired, but long experience is not indispensable. We place more importance on your motivation, your capacity for reflection, and your willingness to learn.

Training and support will be provided to allow you to develop your skills and evolve in your role.

1. LOGISTICS MISSIONS AND ACTIVITIES

A. Operational management of imports (grand import + europe)

Calculate and plan: ordering needs according to stock levels, commercial sales forecasts, and product seasonality (e.g., year-end peaks, festivals).

Enter and issue: international purchase orders in the ERP based on the catalog of referenced suppliers.

Coordinate: international transport (maritime FCL/LCL, air) in direct link with freight forwarders and optimize container fill rates.

Secure: the correct constitution of import files (invoices, Bill of Lading, sanitary certificates of origin, non-radiation certificates, phytosanitary approvals).

B. Steering stocks and compliance with the agri-food value chain

Monitor rotation: use-by dates (DLC) and minimum durability dates (DDM) in order to minimize shrinkage on ultra-fresh and dry products.

Continuously adjust: stock levels relative to the multi-temperature storage capacity of the warehouse (dry, fresh at +4°C, frozen at -18°C).

Anticipate: stockouts on strategic products (e.g., premium rice, specialty soy sauces, aging sakes) and immediately alert the sales force in case of container delays.

C. Operational management of supplier relations and dispute handling

Follow: supplier production lead times daily and confirm shipment dates.

Manage: reception anomalies (transport damage, quantitative discrepancies, temperature non-conformities) and manage claim / credit note files with third parties.

Evaluate: the supplier service level (KPI and submit regular reports to the manager).

1. REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills (Hard Skills)

Education: technical preferred, with a good command of numbers. Initial experience (including internships) in import or agri-food is highly valued.

Languages: Fluent English imperative (daily written exchanges j4id10437244jm j4it1042jm j4iy26jm)