414 Supply Chain Issues jobs in Bahrain

• 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
  
  

Full Time

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.

About Calo

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

Role Overview: We are looking for a talented, organized Supply Chain coordinator to oversee the overall procurement process, from contacting vendors to building strong vendor relationships.

• 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

• Analyze supply chain data, including inventory levels, lead times, transportation costs, and delivery performance.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory management, forecasting accuracy, and stock levels.
• Evaluate and improve warehousing operations, including layout, material handling, and order fulfillment processes.
• Monitor transportation logistics, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve delivery efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams (procurement, sales, operations) and external partners (suppliers, carriers) to ensure seamless supply chain execution.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for supply chain operations and report on performance metrics.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the supply chain and recommend appropriate actions.
• Utilize supply chain planning and optimization software to model scenarios and support decision-making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing overall supply chain effectiveness.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on supply chain performance and project status for management.

• Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency and cost.
• Oversee all aspects of inventory management, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Manage transportation logistics, including carrier selection and freight negotiation.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and motivate the supply chain team to achieve operational goals.
• Implement and manage Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, production, and finance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CSCMP, APICS) are a plus.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or operations.
• Proven experience in inventory management, warehousing, and transportation.
• Strong understanding of WMS and TMS software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, team management, and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Analyze supply chain data, including inventory levels, lead times, transportation costs, and vendor performance, to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key supply chain metrics (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and cost per unit.
• Collaborate with logistics, warehousing, and procurement teams to implement process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Forecast demand and optimize inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing holding costs.
• Identify and evaluate potential risks within the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
• Assist in the selection and management of third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and business initiatives.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for proposed supply chain changes.
• Utilize supply chain management software and analytical tools to support decision-making.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in supply chain and logistics.
• Support the development and implementation of new warehouse management systems (WMS) and transportation management systems (TMS).
• Present findings and recommendations to management, supported by clear data and analysis.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in supply chain analysis, logistics, or operations.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel (advanced level), SQL, or similar.
• Experience with supply chain planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) or WMS/TMS is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.
• Familiarity with inventory management principles and practices.
• Understanding of transportation and warehousing operations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• This role is based in Muharraq, Muharraq, BH , with a hybrid working arrangement requiring occasional presence at the office.

• Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies to meet business objectives.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution.
• Optimize inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing carrying costs.
• Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Implement and utilize supply chain management software and technologies.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify areas for improvement and implement process enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and finance.
• Lead and mentor the supply chain team.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in supply chain management.
• Proven experience in optimizing logistics, procurement, and inventory management.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, best practices, and relevant technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, essential for a remote role.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.