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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 inventory data and manage stock levels to ensure product availability.
• Develop accurate demand forecasts based on historical data and market trends.
• Monitor supplier performance and work to improve lead times and reliability.
• Optimize logistics and transportation to reduce costs and improve delivery efficiency.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align supply chain activities with business goals.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements within the supply chain.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain operations.
• Prepare regular reports on inventory, logistics, and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
• Participate in the selection and implementation of supply chain software.
• Troubleshoot and resolve supply chain issues, such as stockouts or delays.
• Contribute to strategic planning for inventory management and logistics.
• Support new product introductions by managing supply chain readiness.
• Analyze the impact of market changes on the supply chain.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement in supply chain processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Supply Chain Analyst or in a similar role within the FMCG industry.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management, and logistics.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools, especially Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables).
• Experience with SQL for data extraction and analysis is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with supply chain management (SCM) software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and forecasting skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of demand planning and procurement processes.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.

• Analyze end-to-end supply chain processes, including procurement, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and demand forecasting.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the supply chain and propose data-driven solutions for improvement.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., procurement, operations, sales, finance) to align supply chain strategies with business objectives.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed supply chain initiatives.
• Utilize supply chain planning and optimization software to enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to minimize stock-outs and overstock situations.
• Analyze supplier performance and identify opportunities for negotiation and partnership development.
• Develop and refine demand forecasting models to improve accuracy and reduce variability.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations and best practices.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on supply chain performance and recommendations for senior management.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices in supply chain management.
• Support the implementation of new supply chain technologies and systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Research, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain analysis or operations, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Proficiency in supply chain software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• Excellent understanding of supply chain principles and best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Knowledge of inventory management techniques and demand forecasting methodologies.