[HCM] Procurement Intern (Food)
- Full-time
- Job Track: Individual contributor
- Job Schedule: Standard office hours
Company Description
4P’s, headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, operates 40 worldwide restaurants. Our main restaurant, Pizza 4P’s, has 35 stores in Vietnam and manages global franchises like IPPUDO and ABOUT LIFE COFFEE BREWERS. Our core products are food and beverages, specifically pizza, with key differentiators of "House-made cheeses", "Earth-to-people" and "Omotenashi" hospitality.
Pizza 4P’s is an innovative Vietnam-based Japanese Italian pizza restaurant that started in Vietnam with a simple yet powerful mission: “Delivering Wow, Sharing Happiness”. We are known for crafting artisanal pizzas, homemade cheese, and unique East-meets-West flavors while embracing sustainability and community impact at the heart of everything we do. Today, we operate restaurants across Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, India and Indonesia, and continue to grow with a vision of bringing people together through memorable dining experiences.
Job Description
I. ROLE PURPOSE
The Procurement Intern (Food) will provide administrative and operational support to the Import/Logistics team, specifically focusing on the following areas:
II. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Documentation Support: Assist in preparing and verifying essential import documents, including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, and Certificates of Origin (C/O).
- Regulatory Compliance: Support the team in preparing Product Self-Declaration and applications for Food Safety Inspection and Quality Control (QC) for imported food items.
- Shipment Tracking: Monitor shipment statuses from overseas suppliers to the local warehouse and provide regular updates on the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA).
- Stakeholder Communication:
- Coordinate with Freight Forwarders and Shipping Lines to request freight quotations and arrange delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with Customs Broker to follow up the whole process to release the shipments
- Data Management: Update shipment data into the internal SAP/tracking system and maintain a well-organized filing system for both physical and digital records.
- Claims & Supplier Coordination: Assist in inspecting imported goods upon warehouse arrival, documenting any quality issues, shortages, or damages, and liaising with suppliers to follow up on claims, corrective actions, and replacement/compensation arrangements.
Qualifications
III. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education Background
Minimum: Currently pursuing or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related fields.
Preferred: Solid understanding of procurement compliance and budget control.
Language Proficiency
Required: English – Intermediate to Advanced (spoken & written).
IV. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum Experience Duration Fresher to 1 year of experience. (Note: Input mentions 2 years in one section but "Fresher" in another; this role is structured as an Internship/Entry-level position).
Relevant Experience
Required: Basic proficiency in MS Office (Excel/Word).
Preferred: Background or interest in F&B/FMCG industries; experience working in a restaurant chain is an advantage.
Stakeholder Influence & Collaboration
Required: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain a supportive working culture.
Industry or Domain Expertise
Required: Understanding of basic procurement cycles (Sourcing to Payment).
Preferred: Familiarity with non-food categories in a service-driven environment
Additional Information
This Job Profile is intended as a reference framework. Actual responsibilities, scope, and requirements may be adjusted based on business priorities and evolving organizational needs.
At 4P’s, we welcome Partners from all backgrounds to grow, learn, and make an impact together.
Here, our culture is built on Compassion, Authenticity, Kaizen, and Omotenashi — values we live every day.
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