F&B Supply Chain Manager

Preferred Qualifications

• Supply Chain Strategy & Operations
• • Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, demand planning, inventory management, warehousing, and distribution across multiple restaurant brands and locations.
• • Develop and execute strategies to optimize efficiency, minimize costs, and ensure on-time product delivery.
• • Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs to drive continuous improvement and performance measurement.
• Procurement & Supplier Management
• • Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with local and international suppliers to secure high-quality products, ingredients, and packaging at optimal costs.
• • Lead supplier negotiations on pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to maximize profitability while maintaining quality standards.
• • Ensure all procured goods comply with Bahrain's health, safety, and food regulations.
• • Maintain strong communication and information flow with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Inventory & Demand Planning
• • Establish collaborative demand plans based on trend analysis, historical data, and sales forecasts.
• • Monitor and optimize inventory levels to prevent stockouts and minimize waste across multiple locations.
• • Manage logistics and import processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• • Conduct regular assessments of aging stock and manage the shelf life of F&B products, providing feedback to sales and operations teams.
• Cost Control & Reporting
• • Monitor and control supply chain costs, including procurement, logistics, and warehousing expenses.
• • Prepare and present regular supply chain performance reports, cost analysis, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• • Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations, quality standards, and internal policies.
• • Collaborate with finance and operations teams to align on budgets, financial objectives, and cost discipline.