Specialist, Operations

Company Description

“To be the most loved everyday food and groceries destination!” - that’s our mission at foodpanda (small ‘f’).
foodpanda is the largest food and grocery delivery platform in Asia, outside of China. Operating in more than 400 cities across 11 markets, we continue to expand and grow in our core food delivery business, as well as in new verticals like grocery deliveries, with a strong tech infrastructure at our core. From our restaurants-partners, cloud kitchens and cloud grocery stores — foodpanda is just one tap away, getting everything you need into your hands quickly and conveniently!
If you love working with technology to create solutions and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get things done, you will find your tribe here at foodpanda. foodpanda comprises of people from more than 60 nationalities, and we believe in winning through diversity.
foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s leading local delivery platform operating in 70+ countries worldwide

Job Description

The pandas have embarked on an inspiring journey to serve “Meal for Every Table.” This adventure began in the bustling hub of our Delivery Heroes, Vendor Partners, Suppliers, Pandamarts, and Passionate Homechefs, all united by the dream of delivering joy through delicious food & more. Together, our pandas face challenges, bring innovations, and with unwavering determination and heart, they strive to deliver Meal for Every Table. 

Join us on our journey as we aim to connect with 25% of Pakistan's population, delivering more than just meals, uplifting lives, and driving positive transformation throughout the nation. Come onboard as a Specialist, Operations and play your part in the Enterprise Domain.

On this journey, you will report to Manager, Pantry

Your Responsibilities will include:

1) Request for Quotations (RFQ) Management:
- Process and review Requests for Quotations (RFQs) received from clients.
- Float RFQs to our supplier base to solicit responses.
2) Rate Negotiation:
- Negotiate competitive rates with suppliers to ensure healthy margins and profitability.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support ongoing
negotiations.
3) Supplier Onboarding:
- Oversee the onboarding process for new suppliers to ensure they meet our standards
and are prepared to fulfill client needs.
- Maintain up-to-date records of supplier credentials and compliance
4) Quotation Creation:
- Create and deliver accurate quotations to clients, incorporating appropriate margins and
ensuring alignment with client requirements
5) Purchase Order Management:
- Raise purchase orders for selected suppliers with meticulous attention to detail.
- Track and manage purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.

6) Supplier Follow-Up:
- Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely receipt of stock.
- Address and resolve any issues related to stock delivery and quality.
7) Inter-department coordination:
- Ensure Cross-functional coordination, resulting in smooth execution of the operations.
8) Stock Level Management:
- Monitor and manage stock levels to maintain them above the safety net, especially for
clients with blanket POs.
- Coordinate with the warehouse team to ensure stock availability meets client demands.
9) Periodic Audits:
- Conduct periodic audits in collaboration with the warehouse executive to ensure
consistency between the Foodpanda inventory management system and the warehouse
management system.
- Identify and address any discrepancies promptly.
10)Expiry Report Management:
- Ensure that warehouse executives provide timely batch-wise expiry reports.
- Take proactive measures to address any potential issues related to inventory expiration.
11) Payments:
- Invoice verification and submission to the payment team for payment processing
- Communication of payment evidence to the supplier once the payment has been
processed.

Qualifications

Your role in this journey requires the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain management, or a similar role.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in managing purchase orders and stock
levels.
- Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word,
Outlook).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients,
suppliers, and team members.
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience with Foodpanda or similar inventory systems is a plus.
- Problem-solving attitude

Additional Information

What does your playfield look like?

• We work in a flexible but fast paced environment.
• We start and end with customers to deliver exceptional service.
• We love to innovate, prioritize, decide, and deliver. 
• We love what we do, and we don’t rest until our targets are achieved.. So if you’re also someone who is driven until the dream is achieved, come join us.