Trading Controller

JD.COM.INC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

JD.COM.INC is seeking a Procurement Control professional in Hong Kong who coordinates purchasing, sales and inventory planning to optimise end-to-end supply chain efficiency. The role covers demand forecasting, procurement strategy, inventory control and supplier performance management to secure product availability and reduce costs.

The candidate should have 3+ years in FMCG or e-commerce, Cantonese as working language, and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control and planning in FMCG or e-commerce.
• Strong data analysis and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Experience with supplier management and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Demand planning management: develop monthly/quarterly/annual inventory, sales, and procurement plans.
• Procurement execution tracking: execute purchase orders and monitor delivery progress.
• Inventory lean operations: optimize turnover and inventory health.
• Supplier collaboration and optimization: manage supplier performance and scheduling.
• Supply chain efficiency enhancement: drive automation and cost reduction across the chain.

Skills

Inventory planning

Supplier management

System process optimization

Data analysis

Demand forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree or above

Job description

Aligned with corporate objectives and supply chain goals, the Procurement Control role coordinates purchasing, sales, and inventory planning. Key responsibilities include executing purchase orders, monitoring inventory metrics, and optimising end-to-end supply chain efficiency. This encompasses demand forecasting, procurement strategy development, inventory control, supplier performance management, and resource integration. Through data-driven analysis and process improvements, the role enhances inventory turnover, ensures product availability, reduces costs, and drives operational efficiency, ultimately securing supply chain stability and achieving business targets.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning Management: Interface with procurement, sales, and suppliers to develop monthly/quarterly/annual inventory, sales, and procurement plans. Dynamically adjust forecasting models and procurement rhythms to ensure optimal inventory levels and meet turnover efficiency targets. Procurement Execution Tracking: Execute purchase orders and monitor delivery progress. Utilize automation tools to improve replenishment efficiency, ensure product availability and customer experience, and reduce stock-out risks. Inventory Lean Operations: Analyze inventory structure characteristics, develop replenishment strategies and slow-moving inventory control plans, optimize key metrics such as turnover rate and long-aged inventory, and continuously improve inventory health. Supplier Collaboration and Optimization: Manage supplier performance through tiered evaluations, production scheduling coordination, and supply chain solution development to enhance delivery timeliness and flexible supply capabilities. Supply Chain Efficiency Enhancement: Identify efficiency bottlenecks across the entire supply chain, drive the development of automation tools, optimize system processes, and implement innovation projects to achieve cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and resource integration goals.

Key Requirements

Education & Language: Associate degree or above; Cantonese proficiency is required as a working language.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the FMCG or E-commerce industry.

Core Competencies: Proven experience in the retail sector (especially daily necessities), covering inventory control & planning, supplier management, system process optimization, and data analysis.

Soft Skills: Strong cross-functional collaboration, high resilience under pressure, agility, and meticulous attention to detail.