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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.

• Analyze supply chain data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop demand forecasts and inventory management strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify areas for negotiation or collaboration.
• Track key supply chain metrics and provide regular reports to management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of supply chain policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with logistics partners to optimize shipping and transportation.
• Support the procurement team in sourcing and evaluating new suppliers.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks within the supply chain.
• Utilize supply chain software and tools for analysis and reporting.
• Participate in cross-functional team projects to enhance overall business performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or a similar analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis.
• Experience with supply chain software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or specialized planning tools) is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and reporting.
• Good understanding of inventory management principles and forecasting techniques.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work environment.

• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory management, warehousing, and transportation.
• Monitor and report on key supply chain performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth logistics operations.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and disruptions within the supply chain.
• Support the development and execution of procurement strategies.
• Utilize data analysis tools and software to generate actionable insights.
• Manage relationships with logistics providers and ensure service level agreements are met.
• Contribute to cost reduction initiatives within the supply chain.
• Assist in forecasting demand and planning supply chain activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau).
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and best practices.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Experience in e-commerce or global logistics is advantageous.

• Analyzing supply chain data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Developing demand forecasts and inventory management strategies.
• Optimizing transportation and logistics operations for cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
• Monitoring key supply chain performance indicators (KPIs) and generating reports.
• Collaborating with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal teams to resolve issues.
• Implementing process improvements to enhance supply chain visibility and agility.
• Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks and disruptions.
• Supporting the development and implementation of supply chain technologies.
• Conducting cost-benefit analyses for supply chain initiatives.
• Ensuring timely and accurate data entry and maintenance in relevant systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in supply chain analysis or a related role.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, and data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects in a remote setting.

• Analyzing supply chain data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement in efficiency and cost reduction.
• Developing and maintaining demand forecasts in collaboration with sales and marketing teams.
• Monitoring inventory levels and implementing strategies to optimize stock, minimize carrying costs, and prevent stockouts.
• Evaluating supplier performance and collaborating with procurement to ensure quality and timely delivery of goods.
• Analyzing transportation costs and performance, identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Developing and implementing KPIs to measure supply chain performance.
• Creating reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to management.
• Identifying risks within the supply chain and developing mitigation strategies.
• Working with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
• Utilizing advanced analytical tools and software to support supply chain decision-making.