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• Oversee the procurement process, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of food ingredients and packaging Items
• Collaborate with vendors to negotiate favorable terms and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Execute procurement strategies to meet quality standards and optimize costs
• Monitor and analyze market trends to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities
• Manage customs clearance procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Coordinate sea and air freight activities by optimizing routes and minimizing transit times
• Collaborate with logistics partners to track shipments and address any delays or issues
• Utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of inventory, procurement, and logistics activities
  
  

• Proven experience in procurement (food industry is a plus)
• Strong understanding of inbound logistics processes, including customs clearance, sea and air freight
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets to manipulate and analyze large data sets
• Experience using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Bachelor's degree preferably in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field
• Must be currently based in Bahrain
  
  

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About Calo
Launched in Bahrain in November 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team dedicated to providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.

Role Overview
We are seeking a talented, organized Supply Chain Coordinator to oversee the procurement process, from contacting vendors to building strong vendor relationships.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of food ingredients and packaging items.
• Collaborate with vendors to negotiate favorable terms and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Implement procurement strategies to meet quality standards and optimize costs.
• Monitor market trends to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage customs clearance procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate sea and air freight activities by optimizing routes and minimizing transit times.
• Work with logistics partners to track shipments and resolve delays or issues.
• Use Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, procurement, and logistics activities.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong understanding of inbound logistics, including customs clearance, sea, and air freight.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for data analysis.
• Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• Must be currently based in Bahrain.

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Job Description

Responsibilities of the role include resolving inventory in-stock issues such as the depth, timing, and efficient flow of inventory that support financial objectives. Additionally, supply chain planning includes managing the purchasing process, creating/managing inventory budgets, ensuring that inventory levels meet demand, and gathering data to prepare trends and forecasting reports for colleagues, management, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze key metrics including vendor fill rate, lead time variability, and FC inbound capacity to maintain the Company’s best-in-class in-stock rates and inventory turns.
• Identify and communicate current and future inventory issues, as well as develop sound recovery plans.
• Participate in cross-functional manufacturer and vendor reviews, driving vendor operational improvement.
• Participate in innovative, metric-driven processes and projects to achieve supply chain excellence.
• Utilize forecasting software and exception reporting to reduce forecast errors and achieve category forecast accuracy targets.
• Model business trends and communicate insights to the cross-functional team to optimize business processes and results in both short- and long-term to align supply and demand to support inventory needs.
• Project forward-looking inventory positions and financial implications.
• Facilitate collaboration meetings with stakeholders and vendors to review purchase forecasts, proposed orders, and other operational issues.
• Monitor weekly and monthly production plans, prioritizing work orders.
• Monitor the movement of materials through purchasing, storage, production, and retail distribution.
• Set preferred stock levels and prevent excess inventory.
• Review supplies to ensure quality, monitor stock levels, and maintain accessibility to information.
• Build relationships with transportation, warehouse supervisors, and co-workers to achieve higher performance.
• Use scheduling software to coordinate deliveries.
• Administer Enterprise Resource Planning data for manufacturing.
• Develop and monitor internal and external key performance indicators including forecast accuracy and vendor scorecard metrics.
• Make recommendations on flow considerations.
• Design and create new tools to help improve the planning functions of the supply chain.
• Prepare detailed reports relating to MRP, back orders, and schedules.
• Engage in continuous improvement as it relates to processes and material availability.
• Manage timely delivery.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma.
• Minimum of 3 years of impactful experience.
• Prefer those who worked in FMGC.
• Proven data entry work experience, as a Data Entry Operator or Office Clerk.
• Experience with MS Office and data programs.
• Organizational skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks.
• Strong creative thinking coupled with excellent analytical skills.

• Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies to meet business objectives.
• Oversee procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and transportation functions.
• Negotiate contracts and build strong relationships with suppliers and logistics providers.
• Implement and manage inventory control systems to optimize stock levels and minimize costs.
• Monitor supply chain performance, identifying and addressing potential risks and inefficiencies.
• Analyze data to forecast demand, plan production, and optimize resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and ethical standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals in a remote setting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure alignment and customer satisfaction.
• Implement and leverage technology solutions to improve supply chain visibility and operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with a proven track record of success.
• Strong understanding of procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and transportation.
• Experience with ERP systems and supply chain planning software.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities, particularly in a remote context.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
• APICS or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• Master's degree is preferred.

• Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies.
• Oversee procurement, inventory management, and logistics operations.
• Manage and negotiate contracts with suppliers and third-party logistics providers.
• Analyze supply chain performance data and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, operations, finance) to align supply chain activities with business objectives.
• Implement and manage warehouse operations, including inventory control and order fulfillment.
• Lead and mentor the supply chain team.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices to drive innovation.
• Manage supply chain budgets and report on key performance indicators.

• Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
• Oversee all aspects of the supply chain, including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and transportation.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing holding costs.
• Select and manage third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure cost-effective and reliable transportation and warehousing services.
• Implement and maintain robust supply chain processes and procedures.
• Monitor supply chain performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal departments (sales, operations, finance) to ensure alignment of supply chain activities with business objectives.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and logistics partners to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a culture of performance and accountability.
• Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting supply chain management.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or operations.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex supply chains and achieving significant cost savings or efficiency improvements.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, demand planning, transportation, and warehousing principles.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and supply chain management software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Effective leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies.
• Oversee all aspects of logistics, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, carriers, and other third-party logistics providers.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
• Optimize warehouse operations for efficiency, safety, and accuracy.
• Implement inventory control measures to minimize stockouts and overstocking.
• Analyze supply chain performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Lead and mentor the supply chain and warehouse teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or warehousing.
• Proven track record in optimizing supply chain operations and reducing costs.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, transportation, and warehousing best practices.
• Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems.
• Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
• Experience with international logistics and customs procedures is a plus.