Main job duties and responsibilities:
- Supervise daily supply chain operations including procurement, inventory, warehousing, and distribution.
- Ensure timely availability of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging to support uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Monitor inventory levels and implement stock control measures to minimize waste, shortages, and overstock.
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality compliance, and cost efficiency.
- Track and analyze supply chain performance, including delivery timelines, stock turnover, and cost control.
- Manage logistics and transportation schedules to ensure efficient and timely distribution.
- Ensure proper storage conditions and handling of food and non-food items in compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
- Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO implementation for perishable items to minimize expiry and waste.
- Collaborate with kitchen and operations teams to forecast demand and plan supply requirements accordingly.
- Resolve supply chain issues such as delays, shortages, or quality concerns in a timely manner.
- Prepare periodic supply chain reports including stock status, shortages, wastage, and cost analysis.
- Coordinate with finance for invoice verification, payment follow-ups, and cost tracking.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform any additional tasks that might be necessary for easier workflow, within the mainframe of the job's specialty.
Job requirements:
Educational background and previous experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Min. 6 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or logistics, preferably within the food & beverage, hospitality, or cloud kitchen industry.
Knowledge and Functional Skills:
- Solid negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to analyze cost structures, supplier quotations, and price trends.
- Attention to detail.
- Problem-solving ability with a focus on operational efficiency and cost optimization.
