Purchasing & Inventory Officer

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

• 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