Trang Tran

Experienced food engineer, bac +5 in Food Agribusiness Management, with over 5 years in production planning, sourcing, and supply chain management, particularly in the food and agribusiness sectors. Proven track record in ensuring material availability, optimizing costs, and managing supplier relationships. Seeking a role as a Supply Planner or Supply Chain Coordinator, available from Mar 2025.

Planning Team Lead - Vinh Hoan Corporation, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (08/2019 to 09/2022)

(Global pangasius leader with 25 years of experience in exporting pangasius to 46

countries)

• Led demand forecasting by analyzing market trends, historical data, and customer feedback to ensure material availability.
• Managed production planning and inventory allocation across six factories, ensuring optimal utilization and meeting customer requirements.
• Coordinated the supply chain by collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges promptly.
• Key achievements: Reduced order delays, minimized excess inventory, and contributed to ERP software optimization.

Purchasing Executive - Vinh Hoan Corporation, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (07/2017 to 08/2019)

• Communicated with customers across EU, USA, and China on packaging artwork design and market standards.
• Selected and negociated with packaging suppliers to ensure customer requirements on quality and timeline
• Sourced some ingredients and materials internationally, maintaining cost efficiency and quality standards.

Food Technologist - Trang Corporation, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (03/2014 to 03/2017)

(Seafood manufacturer, supplying the major supermarkets in the UK, EU, USA,

Australia & New Zealand)

• Managed new product development processes, including ingredient sourcing,

production trials, and legal compliance to deliver products for major supermarkets in the UK, EU, and USA.

• Managed specifications, artworks, legal information, shelf-life studies, complaints monitoring

MSc in Food & Agribusiness Management 2022 - present

Audencia, France 

• Focus on sustainable sourcing, strategic category management, and procurement analytics.

IAE Paris – Sorbonne Business School, France 

University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, France 

• Emphasis on economic modeling, cross-functional project management, and market trend analysis.

HCM University of Technology, Vietnam 

• Specialized in food manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain dynamics.