Trinh Nguyen

Scholar background

Trinh is the Vietnam Procurement Business Partner for Technical and Logistics at Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company. She leads a buyer team and oversees the sourcing processes relating to manufacturing and logistics.

After starting as an Operational Buyer in Nestlé Vietnam, Trinh was transferred to the company’s Philippines office for two years before relocating back to Vietnam and joining the Procurement Department, where she was in charge of implementing sourcing strategies for vendors across multiple technical and logistics categories. She has received multiple honors for her outstanding performance, including the “JUST DO IT” recognition for efficient logistics initiatives.

Trinh received her bachelor’s degree in Foreign Trade from the University of Economics in Ho Chi Minh City in 2016, and her Master of Global Trade at RMIT University through the Hinrich Global Trade Leader Scholarship Program in 2023.

Personal statement

I have gained a wealth of experience through working in a professional corporate environment. I am passionate about developing as a leader and always strive to further my skills. Working in international business has shown me the becoming more competitive in global markets requires further education.

The Master of Global Trade Scholarship will provide me with a broad range of knowledge that will empower me to better understand the intricacies of the business world. Being accepted into this prestigious program will not only allow me to become a strategic leader in the dynamic world of  international trade, but will also inspire me to contribute to the innovation and advancement of sustainable trade across global value chains.

I am proud to join the Hinrich Foundation community, and am looking forward to expanding my professional network and building partnerships across different industries. With my passion to achieve, I am excited to be exposed to the teachings of this Program and to take my career to the next level.