Summary
Calo is hiring a Purchasing and Inventory Officer to manage procurement and inventory operations supporting daily production. Responsibilities include sourcing suppliers, coordinating purchasing with production needs, maintaining accurate stock records, applying FIFO and FEFO practices, and monitoring expiry dates and stock movement. The role also supports material planning, KPI tracking, audits, and process improvements. The posting lists Jeddah as the location, while the role description says the work is in Riyadh; it requests a relevant bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years of procurement and inventory experience.
The posting
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About Calo (more here)
Calo is an app providing personalized meal plans for busy people through nutritional algorithms, built with love by chefs, nutritionists, and software engineers.
Launched in Bahrain in 2019, we have since expanded to 7 countries, delivered millions of meals to our customers, and are now expanding our mission of making healthy easy to retail and other verticals.
We're on a noble mission to make healthy easy. We think this is one of the most important problems to tackle in our world today. We have global ambitions - no small thinking here.
Why This Role Matters
We’re looking for a Purchasing & Inventory Officer to manage procurement and inventory operations end-to-end in Riyadh.
This role plays a key part in ensuring product availability, cost efficiency, and smooth warehouse operations to support our daily production.
What You’ll Do
Procurement
Source and manage suppliers (local & international) for ingredients, packaging, and services
Ensure timely purchasing aligned with production and demand planning
Track supplier performance, pricing, and cost-saving opportunities
Build strong vendor relationships to ensure consistency and reliability
Stay updated on market trends, especially within the F&B space
Inventory & Warehouse
Oversee stock control, storage, and inventory accuracy
Maintain real-time inventory records and reduce discrepancies
Ensure proper implementation of FIFO / FEFO practices
Monitor expiry dates, batch tracking, and stock movement
Ensure compliance with food safety and warehouse standards (HACCP)
Operations Support
Work closely with kitchen and production teams to forecast needs
Support material planning and daily stock issuance
Track key KPIs (stock turnover, wastage, availability)
Support audits and continuous process improvements
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field
2–3 years of experience in procurement and inventory roles (F&B or FMCG preferred)
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Experience using ERP or inventory management systems
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
The Hiring Journey
Screening meeting with our TA team
Technical interview
Culture-fit interview
Offer stage