Senior DC Operations Manager

Careem; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Manager – DC Operations who will optimize the performance of Distribution Centres. Responsibilities include operational leadership, performance management, and cost optimization. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and experience in leading large fulfillment networks, offering a competitive salary and benefits including a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation days

Healthcare benefits

Fitness reimbursements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in fulfilment centre or DC operations, ideally within grocery, FMCG, or e-commerce sectors.
• Proven experience leading multi-site operations and large teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end operations of all grocery DCs, including inbound logistics and inventory management.
• Define and track KPIs to monitor performance and proactively address bottlenecks.
• Drive initiatives to reduce fulfilment costs through process engineering and automation.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Performance Management

Cost Optimization

People Leadership

Strategic Project Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East — making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people’s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires.
Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region’s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

We’re now entering our next chapter — one powered by AI. We’re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it’s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems — we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.

About Careem Grocery

Careem Grocery is a key part of Careem’s vision to simplify and improve the lives of people in our region. Through Careem Quik, our 24/7 grocery delivery service, we operate a network of dark stores and fulfilment centres across the UAE and wider MENA region. Our mission is to provide customers with the fastest, freshest, and most reliable grocery delivery experience in the market.

About the role

The Senior Manager – DC Operations will lead and optimize the performance of Careem’s Distribution Centres (DCs). This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring world-class service levels, managing cost efficiency, and developing scalable processes that enable rapid business growth.

The ideal candidate is a strategic operator with strong analytical capabilities, people leadership experience, and a proven track record in managing large-scale logistics or fulfilment networks.

What you'll do

1. Operational Leadership

• Own the end-to-end operations of all grocery DCs, including inbound logistics, inventory management, order processing, and last-mile handover.
• Establish and maintain SOPs, SLAs, and quality control frameworks to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with Supply Chain, Planning, Commercial, and Tech teams to optimize warehouse design, picking efficiency, and automation.

2. Performance Management

• Define and track KPIs (e.g. order accuracy, on-time dispatch rate, cost per order, stock loss, labor productivity).
• Build dashboards and review cadences to monitor performance and proactively address bottlenecks.
• Continuously benchmark DC operations against industry standards and regional best practices.

3. Cost & Process Optimization

• Drive initiatives to reduce fulfilment costs through process engineering, automation, and layout optimization.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Network Design teams on capacity planning, DC expansion, and contract negotiations.
• Manage budgets, P&L, and resource allocation across facilities to deliver on financial and service targets.

4. People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of DC Managers, Supervisors, and frontline associates.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, labour, and local regulatory standards.

5. Strategic Projects

• Support the launch of new DCs or markets, including site selection, setup, and operational readiness.
• Partner with Product & Tech teams to design and implement warehouse management systems (WMS) and automation tools.
• Champion sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives within operations.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in fulfilment centre or DC operations, ideally within grocery, FMCG, or e-commerce sectors.
• Proven experience leading multi-site operations and large teams.
• Deep understanding of warehouse processes, lean principles, and demand-driven logistics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Tech-savvy mindset; experience with WMS, OMS, and BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SQL) preferred.

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.