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Job Description: Operations Coordinator – Middle East Support (India-Based)Position Title: Operations CoordinatorLocation: Doddaballapur, BangaloreReporting To: Regional Supply Chain Manager – Middle EastFunction: Supply ChainIndustry: FMCG / Manufacturing / TradingRole OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive “Operations Coordinator” to support our Middle East business operations from India. This role involves managing master data, purchase workflows, regulatory coordination, and month-end reporting across multiple manufacturing units and business segments (IFFCO, GFT, GFI).Key Responsibilities1. Master Data Management- Create and maintain Item Master records for all commercialized products. - Coordinate with CS, Segment Leads, and Finance to update pricing. - Manage Vendor Master entries, including VAT validation and documentation.2. Purchase Order (PO) Management- Generate POs for commercial and non-commercial orders. - Liaise with CS, Planning, and Manufacturing Units for PO sharing and date alignment. - Escalate rate discrepancies or missing rates to Finance Manager. - Ensure SO updates precede PO changes.3. PO Invoicing & Documentation- Track and record PO invoicing post-dispatch. - Maintain Excel logs and share weekly updates with CS and Finance. - Archive invoices and packing lists in shared folders with proper access controls. - Present PO invoicing summaries in weekly meetings.4. Purchase Returns- Initiate purchase returns in response to customer complaints. - Communicate invoice details to CS and Finance Manager.5. Project Planning- Develop Gantt charts for new product launches. - Collaborate with Manufacturing Planning teams and share timelines with customers. - Prepare standalone charts for leadership review.6. Regulatory & Label Coordination- Work with vendors to obtain Arabic translations and validate via AI tools. - Create mock labels and manage customer approvals. - Submit labels for country-specific registration and follow up until approval. - Notify Regulatory, QA, CS, and Segment Leads upon label approval.7. Month-End Support- Collect and verify sales invoices from Manufacturing Units. - Reconcile with PO invoicing records and resolve discrepancies with Finance. - Archive all invoices in shared folders.Coordinate with India supply chain team for providing updates on Purchase orders, documentation etc to ME teamQualifications & Skills- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, commerce or related field. - 1-2 years of experience in operations, procurement, or regulatory coordination. - Familiarity with ERP systems and Excel-based reporting - Strong communication skills to coordinate across teams and geographies. - Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.Work Schedule & Expectations- Flexible working hours to align with Middle East time zones. - Weekly reporting and coordination meetings.