Associate Director AGM

Careem; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Careem is seeking an Associate Director for their Groceries vertical in Abu Dhabi. This pivotal role involves overseeing P&L, leading operations, and enhancing customer experiences. The ideal candidate will possess over a decade of experience in operations or strategy and a proven ability to thrive in high-growth environments.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation days per year

Work 4 days in office, 1 from home

Remote working for 30 days a year

Healthcare benefits

Fitness reimbursements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in operations, strategy, or supply chain.
• Proven track record of P&L ownership.
• Ability to work in a high-growth B2C environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead grocery operations across Abu Dhabi with P&L ownership.
• Build and scale partnerships with retailers and suppliers.
• Optimize delivery experience and collaborate with growth teams.

Skills

Operational excellence

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description

About The Team

You ll be joining the Groceries vertical at Careem, a high-growth team committed to redefining the grocery shopping experience across the Middle East. Based in Abu Dhabi, the team is focused on operational excellence, category growth, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience in one of our key markets.

About The Role

As Associate Director Groceries, you will lead Careem s grocery operations across Abu Dhabi. Your mandate spans P&L ownership, cross-functional execution with supply chain, category and growth teams, and delivering customer and partner satisfaction. This is a high-impact role that requires strategic thinking, operational muscle, and strong people leadership.

What You'll Do

• Own the full P&L for Groceries Abu Dhabi and drive topline growth and margin improvement
• Lead cross-functional operations covering supply chain, logistics, partner success, and growth strategy
• Build and scale partnerships with leading retailers and local suppliers
• Define local GTM strategy for assortment, pricing, and promotions
• Optimize last-mile delivery experience by collaborating with fleet and CX teams
• Set up local processes and SOPs for daily execution and long-term scalability
• Build and manage a high-performing local operations team
• Collaborate with central grocery functions on roadmap and experimentation
• Monitor market dynamics and adapt strategy accordingly
  
  

What You'll Need

• 10+ years of experience in operations, strategy, supply chain or general management; preferably in high-growth B2C businesses or grocery retail
• Proven track record of P&L ownership and team leadership
• Analytical mindset with comfort in data tools (Excel, SQL, Tableau)
• Strong problem-solving and execution skills
• Strategic thinking with bias for action and ability to work in ambiguity
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Passion for Careem s mission and the region
  
  

What We ll Provide You

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
• Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.

Company Industry

• Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Advisory Services

Department / Functional Area

• Administration

Keywords

• Associate Director AGM

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