Fresh Category Operations Manager
JD.com
Fresh Category Operations Manager
JD.com
E-commerce, logistics, and technology platform
Who We Are
Joybuy is JD.com’s dedicated retail platform for Europe, offering products across a wide range of categories. Operating across the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium and Luxembourg, we’re building the future of retail through smart systems, bold ideas, and a customer-first mindset. Backed by JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, and its trusted global technology and supply chain ecosystem, we deliver a shopping experience that is speedy, reliable, and genuinely enjoyable. If you’re ready to make a difference, bring your talent and grow with us. Don’t just buy, Joybuy.
Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://about.joybuy.com/about/
What We Offer
Joining Joybuy means becoming part of a business where people, innovation, and impact work together to shape the future of cross-border e-commerce. You’ll contribute to smart supply chains, efficient logistics, and meaningful projects that drive real customer value. With a competitive salary, great office locations, and a supportive, people-first culture, you’ll have the space to grow your career, learn from talented colleagues, and make a genuine impact in a fast-expanding international business.
About The Team
You’ll be joining the Joybuy team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
The Fresh Category Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end operations of the fresh produce supply chain, ensuring products are sourced, handled, and delivered efficiently while maintaining quality, food safety, and service standards. The role coordinates with growers, packers, logistics providers, retailers, and internal teams to optimize product availability, minimize waste, and achieve commercial objectives.
What you will do
Oversee daily operations across sourcing, packing, logistics, and distribution of fresh products
Coordinate with growers, packers, consolidators, freight forwarders, and retailers to ensure a reliable supply chain where applies to
Monitor product quality, food safety, traceability, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
Work with 3rd party service provider to plan inventory, replenishment, and demand fulfilment to maximize product availability while minimizing shrinkage and waste.
Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring timely deliveries and resolving operational issues.
Track key operational metrics, including service levels, costs, inventory, waste, and supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with procurement, sales, quality assurance, and logistics teams to support business objectives.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Manage relationships with external service providers and negotiate operational service levels where applicable.
Set up selling strategies together with 3rd party merchants ensure 4ps are competitive and seasonal reflecting.
About you
Extensive experience in UK and EU fresh food, agriculture, FMCG, or supply chain operations.
Strong understanding of fresh produce handling, cold chain logistics, inventory management, and quality assurance.
Knowledge of import/export processes, customs, and freight operations is an advantage.
Excellent planning, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple operational priorities.
Proficiency in ERP, WMS, or supply chain management systems and Microsoft Excel.
Mandarin speaking is a bonus but not essential
At Joybuy, 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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JD.com is a large Chinese e-commerce company that sells products directly to consumers and hosts a marketplace where third-party sellers list items. The company relies on its own extensive logistics network to store, pick, pack, and ship orders quickly, offering options such as same-day and next-day delivery. Its platform combines an online store, a marketplace, and technology-enabled services to support its retail and logistics operations. Unlike many competitors, JD.com owns much of its logistics infrastructure and emphasizes supply chain technology to control quality, speed, and efficiency across its products and services, including electronics, healthcare, and property development ventures. The goal is to be a leading, integrated e-commerce and technology platform in China, continually expanding its logistics capabilities, technology solutions, and services for both consumers and third-party sellers.
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