R&D Coordinator – Bakery & Beverage

Workplace: Charoen Krung, Bangkok
Job Function: R&D

Industry: Food Manufacturing

We are seeking an R&D Technical Coordinator (Bakery & Beverage) to support product trials, production implementation, and cross-functional coordination across manufacturing and quality teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career food professional looking to grow within a dynamic and innovative food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate product trials, pilot runs, and mass production activities to ensure successful product implementation.
• Work closely with Procurement, Planning, Production, QA, and QC teams to ensure raw material availability and production readiness.
• Monitor production processes and support troubleshooting during product scale-up and commercialization.
• Assist in maintaining product specifications, technical documents, production records, and related quality documentation.
• Support quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure products meet company and customer standards.
• Coordinate product testing, sample preparation, and evaluation of product performance, quality, and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, HACCP, and quality management requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in food manufacturing, R&D, technical services, QA/QC, or production support.
• Experience in bakery, beverage, patisserie, ingredients, or food manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Understanding of food safety and quality systems such as GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating with production, procurement, planning, and quality teams is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

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Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy and Sourcing Planning (Dairy Products)

• Market and industry analysis, supplier research and review, category and supplier segmentation, sourcing events, analysis, negotiations, contracting and implementation.
• Translate consumer segment data & insights into specific category assortment, merchandising, advertising/promotions, and pricing strategies. 
  
  

Sales & Profit & Other income management

• Monitor by daily budget. Performance Review MTD, YTD by store by category by customer
• Yearly budgeting (Sales, margin, other income) by buyer by customer / Category by customer

Supplier management

• Create a long-term partnership with key suppliers. Work with suppliers to implement cost improvement programs.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance. Establish reporting of purchasing activities (hot topics, achievements, risks & opportunities).

Assortment Management and Pricing Management

• Develop proposals for stocking strategies for price optimization
• Stock management: Maintains assigned SKU maintenance in system to ensure product availability
• Price Negotiation: Price Speed Change / Price Policy & Price Structure / Improve Cost of Goods: Improve Negotiation / Price Setting / New item Negotiate

Promotion management

• Determine product offerings and promotional plans for assigned categories to achieve operating results
• Conducts post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if promotional requirements were met and if there were problem areas, develops solutions.

Qualifications

• Master or bachelor’s in business administration, Science, Marketing or a technical / any related filed. MBA preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree or culinary degree is preferable.
• 10+ years professional experience in retail food service management, retail operations, and/or consumer product goods, preferred.
• 5 - 7 years strategic sourcing experience preferred.
• Department level supervisory/managerial experience of direct and indirect reports.
• Demonstrated understanding food safety principles and operational requirements.
•  Retail or FMCG business, Wholesales industry knowledge and experience.
• Be able to deal with top manufacturers and retailers.
• Demonstrated ability to develop market expertise and credibility in the Retail industry and/or consumer product segment, including customers, suppliers, products, applications, technology, pricing, value, industry or market problems and opportunities.
• Negotiation skills: Must possess ability to establish strong working relationships and persuade/influence others; ability to negotiate and defend pricing, contracts, and agreements with suppliers 

Senior Manager - Category Management (Commodity)

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Commercial Packaging Lead (Canning/Plastic)

Our client is a leading Retail company. They are currently seeking a highly capable Commercial Director to lead and drive commercial strategy and growth for their business in Thailand.

Role Overview
This role is responsible for supporting the full purchasing cycle of the stationery category, from supplier sourcing through pricing, product selection, and promotional execution. Working closely with the Product Group Manager and cross-functional teams, the Stationery Buyer helps ensure the category remains competitive, well-stocked, and aligned with market trends and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Management & Product Sourcing

• Research and evaluate new and existing suppliers to expand and improve the product range.
• Assist in commercial discussions, cost reviews, and supplier negotiations to achieve competitive pricing.
• Coordinate product samples, specifications, and required documentation prior to launch.
• Ensure all products comply with quality, safety, and category standards.

Range Planning & Pricing Control

• Maintain accurate SKU information, including product details, cost updates, and price changes.
• Support assortment planning by monitoring product performance and managing product introductions or phase-outs.
• Conduct regular market and competitor price checks, providing recommendations to maintain competitiveness.

Promotional & Marketing Support

• Prepare product data, pricing, and promotional details for campaigns and marketing initiatives.
• Liaise with marketing teams to ensure accurate product representation across promotional materials.
• Monitor promotional performance and assist with sales analysis and reporting after campaigns.

Inventory Coordination & Store Support

• Work with supply chain and operations teams to support stock planning and replenishment activities.
• Monitor inventory levels to minimize stock shortages or overstock situations.
• Provide stores with timely updates on new items, discontinued products, pricing changes, and ordering guidelines.

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 2–4 years of experience in buying, merchandising, or category management; experience in stationery or general merchandise is a plus.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working with data and reports.
• Effective communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work across teams.
• Basic to good English communication skills are an advantage.

If you are interested in this role, please submit your up to date details as soon as possible, ANCOR are committed to providing a shortlist to our client in the next week and we would therefore encourage you to apply immediately to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

For more information, please contact Nisha, you can email at tanisha@ancor.co.th or call 0808959558

Role Overview
This role is responsible for shaping and managing the overall performance of the Small Appliances category, from product selection and supplier partnerships through to pricing, promotions, and in-store execution. The position plays a key role in driving revenue growth, profitability, and market competitiveness while leading and developing a junior buying team member.

Key Accountabilities

Supplier Partnership & Sourcing

• Source, assess, and onboard suppliers that can support long-term category growth and product innovation.
• Maintain close working relationships with strategic partners to ensure cost competitiveness, consistent quality, and reliable supply.
• Oversee commercial terms, contract compliance, pricing accuracy, and issue resolution.
• Visit suppliers and manufacturing sites regularly to evaluate production capability, quality systems, and collaboration potential.

Category & Product Strategy

• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activity to identify new product opportunities and assortment improvements.
• Review category performance with senior stakeholders and implement actions to improve sales and margin results.
• Lead product development and improvement initiatives, ensuring products align with category positioning and quality expectations.
• Track performance metrics and proactively address underperforming items or ranges.

Pricing, Promotion & Go-to-Market Execution

• Define pricing frameworks that balance competitiveness with margin objectives.
• Work closely with Marketing and Operations teams to plan product launches, promotional events, and key campaigns.
• Ensure promotional activities are effectively executed and deliver on traffic, conversion, and revenue goals.

Operational Excellence & Store Engagement

• Ensure stores receive accurate and timely information related to products, suppliers, ordering processes, and promotions.
• Conduct store visits to assess execution, product presentation, and customer feedback.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and improve in-store performance.

People & Performance Management

• Manage, coach, and develop an Assistant Buyer to support daily operations and future capability building.
• Set clear priorities, objectives, and development plans for the team.
• Prepare and present insights on market trends, competitive landscape, and category performance to senior management.

Requirements & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in buying, sourcing, category management, or commercial roles within retail, wholesale, or consumer goods.
• Strong track record in managing suppliers and driving category performance.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in English, with confidence working in an international or cross-cultural environment.

If you are interested in this role, please submit your up to date details as soon as possible, ANCOR are committed to providing a shortlist to our client in the next week and we would therefore encourage you to apply immediately to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

For more information, please contact Nisha, you can email at tanisha@ancor.co.th or call 0808959558