About The Team
You’ll be joining the JD.com team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
1. Category Expansion & Brand Sourcing – Lead brand sourcing for key categories in the Korean market (K‑fashion, 3C electronics, home appliances & furniture, and food & beverage). Develop and execute category expansion strategies to onboard high‑quality brands.
2. Supply Chain Development – Build and maintain a local Korean supply chain network. Optimize procurement channels to ensure stable product supply and cost advantage.
3. Supplier Relationship Management – Establish long‑term partnerships with upstream brand owners and tier‑1 distributors, and drive deep collaboration (e.g., exclusive items, co‑marketing, customized development).
4. Cross‑functional Collaboration – Work closely with internal teams including operations, marketing, logistics, and others to ensure smooth implementation of sourcing projects and improve merchant satisfaction.
5. Industry Monitoring & Competitive Analysis – Track market trends and competitor sourcing strategies. Provide actionable recommendations to continuously enhance the team’s sourcing capabilities.
Requirements
1. Native Korean proficiency; proficiency in English or Chinese is a plus.
2. Bachelor’s degree or above. Majors in Marketing, International Trade, E‑commerce, or related fields are preferred, but we are open to all disciplines.
3. 5+ years of experience in business development, procurement, or brand management in the Korean market. Prior experience in e‑commerce platform sourcing/expansion is highly desirable.
4. Strong business negotiation and client development skills, with the ability to independently handle commercial discussions, contract signing, and other key processes.
5. Solid market analysis capabilities – able to accurately interpret market dynamics and formulate effective sourcing strategies. 6. Good project management skills, with a proven track record of driving project progress efficiently and achieving targets.
At JD.com, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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