Food and Automation Analyst

About Calo
Calo is an app providing personalized meal plans for busy people through nutritional algorithms, built with love by chefs, nutritionists, and software engineers. 

Launched in Bahrain in 2019, we have since expanded to 6 countries, delivered millions of meals to our customers, and launched our very own Grab & Go Cafe concepts.

We're on a noble mission to make healthy easy. We think this is one of the most important problems to tackle in our world today. We have global ambitions - no small thinking here. 

Role Overview 

We’re looking for a data-savvy Analyst to join our fast-paced, impact-driven team. In this role, you’ll transform raw data into actionable insights, helping drive smart decision-making across the business.
This is a cross-functional role for someone who thrives on digging deep into data, translating business problems into analytical questions, and delivering insights that shape the future of Calo.

Main Responsibilities  

 Data Reporting & system processes

• Create reports and maintain interactive dashboards to monitor business performance.
• Develop KPIs for various teams and initiatives.

• Optimize Data Collection Systems and Reporting Processes
• Set up automated reports that update with the latest data. 
• Ensure reports are accurate, timely, and tailored to stakeholder needs.

Strategic Data Analysis

• Convert business goals into actionable data queries and identify optimization opportunities. 
• Proactively analyze data to uncover areas for improvement and growth.

Interactions 

• Partner closely with chefs, nutritionists, and food operations staff.
• Understand their unique data needs and challenges.
• Provide tailored analyses and insights to support menu development and operations.
• Create clear documentation for automated data workflows and processes.

ETL Development process & Database Query Language

• Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL queries and scripts to automate data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) from Metabase and other  internal data  sources.
• Ensuring the food team has timely and accurate access to insights for decision-making.

Data Quality & Management

• Clean, Validate and manage datasets for accuracy and relevance before analysis.

Clear Communication & Effective Presentation of Insights

• Summarize and Present results through visualizations, presentations, and reports.
• Communicate effectively with both technical teams and leadership.

Project Leadership analysis 

• Lead or Support Project-Based Analysis Initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally on MVPs and strategic initiatives.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to guide project decisions.

 Innovation & Business Growth

• Be updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in data analytics.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to business challenges.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven thinking.

Ideal Candidate

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in data analytics, ideally in a fast-paced or startup environment. 
• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Business, Information Management, or related field. 

Knowledge & Competency

• Strong knowledge of SQL — confident writing complex queries independently
• Proficient with data visualization and spreadsheet tools (Google Sheets, Excel)
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and a solid grasp of basic data modeling concepts
• Excellent analytical thinking and a problem-solving mindset with high attention to detail
• Able to communicate data-driven insights clearly, both visually and verbally
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and independently with minimal supervision
• Experience with BI tools (Looker, Tableau, Power BI) or scripting languages (Python, R)

Personality

• A strong communicator who can simplify complexity
• Naturally curious, proactive, and eager to make an impact
• Thrives in collaborative, open-minded environments
• Brings a positive, people-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Passionate about continuous learning and personal growth
• Interest in food, wellness, or building meaningful consumer products is a big plus!