Location: Qatar

We are looking for a reliable, organized, and experienced Food Procurement, Import & Inventory Officer to join our team in Qatar.

The ideal candidate must have experience in the food industry, particularly in importing food products from international suppliers and purchasing locally in Qatar. The role also involves inventory management, daily revenue reporting, cash deposits, invoice collection, and general operational coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1. Food Procurement & Imports

Source and purchase food products from international suppliers and local suppliers in Qatar.

Communicate with overseas suppliers, negotiate prices, compare quotations, and maintain good supplier relationships.

Coordinate import orders, shipping schedules, delivery arrangements, and relevant import documentation.

Follow up on shipments and deliveries to ensure products arrive on time.

Coordinate with suppliers and relevant parties regarding product quality, quantities, and delivery discrepancies.

Monitor purchasing costs and identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency.

2. Inventory & Stock Management

Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records for all food products.

Record incoming shipments, local purchases, and outgoing stock.

Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile stock balances with inventory records.

Monitor expiry dates, batch numbers, stock rotation, and storage requirements, especially for frozen and chilled products.

Identify low-stock items, excess stock, damaged goods, and potential wastage.

Prepare and submit daily inventory reports.

3. Daily Revenue & Financial Reporting

Prepare and submit daily revenue and sales reports to management.

Track cash collections and other recorded payment receipts.

Reconcile daily revenue with sales records and amounts collected.

Report any discrepancies, missing payments, or unusual transactions promptly.

Maintain accurate records of cash movements and bank deposits.

4. Cash Deposits & Invoice Collection

Deposit company cash and cheques into designated bank accounts.

Submit bank deposit slips and maintain accurate deposit records.

Collect invoices, receipts, delivery notes, and other relevant documents from suppliers and customers.

Ensure all invoices and supporting documents are properly organized and submitted to management.

5. Daily Reporting & Documentation

Submit daily reports covering revenue, inventory balances, stock movements, and cash deposits.

Maintain organized records of purchases, imports, deliveries, invoices, and supplier transactions.

Inform management about stock shortages, purchasing requirements, delivery delays, and inventory discrepancies.

Assist management in monitoring purchasing costs, stock availability, and day-to-day operational performance.

Requirements

Previous experience in the food industry, preferably in food importation, food trading, distribution, or wholesale.

Practical experience purchasing food products internationally and from local suppliers in Qatar.

Knowledge of import procedures, shipping documentation, and supplier coordination.

Experience in inventory management, stock reconciliation, and expiry-date monitoring.

Experience preparing daily revenue and inventory reports.

Experience handling cash deposits, invoice collection, and financial documentation.

Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel; experience with inventory or ERP systems is an advantage.

Must have their own vehicle and a valid Qatar driving licence.

Strong organizational, numerical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Must be trustworthy, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV, highlighting their experience in food imports, procurement, inventory management, and reporting.