Purchasing and Inventory Officer

Job title: Purchasing and Inventory Officer

Company: Calo


Job description: AboutLaunched 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 OverviewAs a Purchasing and Inventory Officer at Calo Oman, 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.This role is open to Omani nationals onlyKey ResponsibilitiesProcurement:

• 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.

Operational Support:

• Work closely with kitchen and production teams to forecast inventory needs.

• Support daily production planning and material issuance.

• Assist in preparing operational reports and KPI tracking (e.g., order accuracy, stock turnover).

• Contribute to cross-functional projects such as cost optimization and process automation.

• Participate in internal audits and help implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.

• 2–3 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

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Location: Muscat

Job date: Fri, 04 Jul 2025 02:40:53 GMT

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