Nutlinphat Soonsangar
San Francisco,USA
Summary
Dynamic sourcing expert and category management professional with over 8 years of experience in Asian produce procurement, vendor negotiation, and cross-border supply chain optimization. Proven success in managing markets across Vietnam, Thailand, and Southeast Asia, achieving significant cost savings, launching profitable product lines, and aligning seasonal stock with U.S. market demand. Committed to bringing culturally meaningful products to market through data-driven strategies and consumer-focused innovation. Demonstrated track record of enhancing operational efficiency while fostering strong vendor relationships and maximizing profitability.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Buyer
Tri Food Distributor Inc.
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed procurement for Asian produce categories with a focus on Vietnamese and Thai products, maintaining 99% stock availability and supporting assortment expansion in U.S. ethnic markets.
- Built long-term partnerships with Vietnamese suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing and quality standards, resulting in 8% margin improvement.
- Launched new product lines based on market research and trend analysis, driving category growth and sales.
- Build vendor partnerships with Vietnamese suppliers, negotiating favorable pricing and ensuring consistent quality.
- Leveraged Vietnamese market knowledge and U.S. consumer behavior analysis to optimize product selection, pricing, and promotional strategies.
Operations Manager
Atlantic Frozen Co., Ltd.
12.2022 - Current
- Negotiated global seafood contracts, reducing procurement costs by 15% annually and supporting U.S retain supply needs.
- Built supplier network of 30+ partners, improving assortment variety and reliability.
- Conducted seasonal demand planning and shipment scheduling, ensuring on time availability of high-demand product (e.g., tropical fruits, specialty produce).
- Represented the company at international trade shows and industry events, strengthening customer relationships and supplier partnerships.
Operations Manager
Dungsavas Co., Ltd. (King Talays)
03.2016 - 10.2022
- Led strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations for a 20,000 ton cold storage operation, achieving 20% cost saving through optimized procurement contracts.
- Manages large scale infrastructure projects, enhancing workforce stability and supplier collaboration costs by 30%.
Production & Sales Manager
Thakham Mackerel Co., Ltd.
05.2014 - 10.2021
- Managed end to end seafood production B2C and B2B sales operations, leading 1,200 production workers and 350 sales staff to consistently exceed sales and distribution target.
- Sourced raw materials and product from multiple market (China, Vietnam, Indian Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Middle Eastern) building reliable supplier networks and negotiating favorable pricing terms.
- Collaborated with supplier and buyers to align production with market demand, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal inventory turnover.
Education
Ph.D. -
Westcliff University
San Francisco, CA01.2028
Master of Business Administration -
Hult International Business School
San Francisco, CA08.2022
Bachelor of Communication Arts -
Assumption University of Thailand
Thailand01.2010
Skills
- Experience in sourcing products from Asia
- Forecasting demand trends
- Category Planning & Margin optimization
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Asian Export Logistics & Shipment Timeline
- Inventory tracking
- Consumer behavior research
- Cost optimization techniques
- Cultural awareness
- Critical decision-making
Timeline
Assistant Buyer
Tri Food Distributor Inc.
05.2024 - 05.2025
Operations Manager
Atlantic Frozen Co., Ltd.
12.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Dungsavas Co., Ltd. (King Talays)
03.2016 - 10.2022
Production & Sales Manager
Thakham Mackerel Co., Ltd.
05.2014 - 10.2021
Ph.D. -
Westcliff University
Master of Business Administration -
Hult International Business School
Bachelor of Communication Arts -
Assumption University of Thailand
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