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

To function as the inventory and receiving officer for Calo Kitchen to monitor and report on the companys inventory. Your job is important since the efficient handling of the companys products and supplies is critical for the attainment of business goals.

The successful inventory and receiving personnel is a reliable professional with excellent record-keeping abilities. They possess great attention to detail and a business mindset. The goal is to ensure that all business operations have the adequate materials to achieve their objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures
• Inspect the levels of business supplies and raw materials to identify shortages and place orders
• Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers
• Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory
• Use Microsoft Office tools to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory
• Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus
• Analyze data to anticipate future needs
• Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships
• Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met
• Report to upper management on stock levels issues etc.
• Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
• Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Must have had previous proven experience as an inventory and receiving officer or similar position
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in inventory and stock management within the in restaurants hotels or production facility (food) industries
• Must be proficient with Microsoft excel and office
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports
• Must be currently present in Qatar
• Must be a proficient communicator in English
• Ensuring that health hygiene and safety regulations are complied with and applied in the department in compliance with HACCP standards and procedures is a major plus
• Attending food safety training sessions and familiarity with ISO certification standards is advantageous

Knowledge and competency

• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports
• An analytical mind with excellent organizational and planning skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Reliable and trustworthy
• A well-spoken strong communicator
• Pleasant personality and able to lead with empathy and patience