General Manager - Japanese Food Trading

Talent Recruit; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Recruit represents a well-established Japanese Food Trading company in Klang Valley seeking a General Manager (Sales & Operations) to oversee sales and warehouse/logistics in Malaysia.

The role requires leading HoReCa channel growth, implementing SOPs, and managing budget with cross-functional teams, reporting to HQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• 3–5 years in sales and operations, preferably in HoReCa, in a management role.
• Proficient in English, Malay and Chinese (Mandarin).
• Working days: Mon-Fri.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall business performance in Malaysia, driving revenue in HoReCa.
• Oversee warehousing, inventory, and logistics to ensure timely distribution.
• Establish SOPs and guidelines to streamline processes.
• Manage local operational budget and optimize costs.
• Direct cross-functional teams across commercial, operational, and customer support functions.
• Align local operations with regional strategy and report to headquarters.

Skills

Sales & Operations leadership

HoReCa channel knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Business Administration/Marketing

Job description

Company Overview:

We are representing a well-established Japanese Food Trading company based in Klang Valley, seeking for a General Manager (Sales & Operations)with strong understanding in Japanese HoReCa channel,to oversee Sales and Warehouse/Logistics operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead overall business performance in Malaysia, setting strategic direction to drive revenue expansion across key market channels (HoReCa) and food service accounts
• Oversee daily operations across warehousing, inventory management, and logistics to ensure efficient product flow, high fulfillment accuracy, and timely distribution.
• Establish, implement, and institutionalize standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational guidelines to streamline internal processes and support scalable company growth.
• Manage the local operational budget, optimize operating costs, and implement process improvements that protect profitability and customer service standards.
• Direct and develop cross-functional teams across commercial, operational, and customer support functions, cultivating a productive, high-accountability workplace culture.
• Act as the primary local leader representing Malaysia operations, aligning local execution with regional corporate strategy and communicating regular performance updates to headquarters.

Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree or Diploma inBusiness Administration, Marketing or related field
• Minimum 3-5years of sales & operationexperience preferably in HoReCa channel, with strong experience in a management role
• Proficient in English, Malay and Chinese (Mandarin)
• Working Days:Mon-Fri