About Calo
Launched in Bahrain in November of 2019 Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. Were a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better faster and cheaper ways to access food through technology.
Role Overview
As a Purchasing and Inventory Officer at Calo UAE you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement processes and ensuring efficient warehouse operations. Your role is key to maintaining the quality cost-efficiency and timely availability of products and materials. Additionally you will assist the operations team in ensuring smooth daily functions across the supply chain and production workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement:
- Source and negotiate with local and international suppliers for materials packaging and services.
- Ensure timely procurement of ingredients and inventory in line with production schedules.
- Track and analyze purchasing data supplier performance and cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure reliability and consistency.
- Stay updated on market trends and price fluctuations especially in the F&B industry.
Warehouse Management:
- Oversee inbound and outbound logistics stock control and storage practices.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Implement best practices in warehouse layout space optimization and safety.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP health and food safety standards.
- Monitor expiry dates batch tracking and FIFO and FEFO systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or a related field.
- 23 years of experience in procurement and warehouse roles preferably in the food or FMCG sector.
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with inventory software and ERP systems.
- Familiarity with food safety standards and warehouse compliance.
- Ability to work flexibly in a dynamic high-growth environment.
- Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus
Required Experience:
Manager