Inventory Coordinator

Careem; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking company that is revolutionizing daily shopping experiences in the Middle East. As part of the Careem Grocery team, you'll lead inventory management and optimize workflows to enhance operational efficiency. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact while working in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork. With a commitment to employee growth, the company provides a flexible work schedule, including remote options and unlimited vacation days, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Join a passionate team dedicated to transforming the way people shop for essentials.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Fitness Reimbursements

Unlimited Vacation Days

Remote Work Options

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in inventory management.
• Familiarity with ERP, WMS, and digital tools used in operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily inventory management activities and optimize workflows.
• Manage and motivate a team of pickers, setting goals and expectations.
• Use data to drive improvements and monitor inventory accuracy.

Skills

Inventory Management

ERP Systems

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

SQL Proficiency

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Tools

Dashboarding Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Careem

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 70 million customers, and operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

About the team

Careem Grocery is on a mission to reinvent how people shop for their daily essentials. As an exciting new vertical within Careem, we are in the early stages of building our product and face fundamental challenges to achieve our ambitious goals.

What you'll do

• Lead daily inventory management activities, including stock counts, inventory adjustments, checks, and investigations.
• Coordinate across workstations to maintain flow and meet transfer order SLAs.
• Identify bottlenecks and optimize workflows to improve operational throughput.
• Manage and motivate a team of pickers, setting goals and expectations.
• Conduct shift planning, task allocation, and manage productivity.
• Run onboarding and ongoing training on SOPs, systems, and safety procedures.
• Build dashboards and trackers to monitor inventory accuracy.
• Use data to drive improvements, solve operational problems, and meet performance targets.
• Leverage system-controlled transactions to minimize deviations.
• Develop and maintain SOPs to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
• Monitor process adherence and identify areas for automation and refinement.
• Support the rollout of new operational initiatives and system changes.
• Enforce a safety-first culture through training, compliance checks, and risk mitigation.
• Maintain inventory accuracy with proper stock count routines.
• Investigate stock discrepancies, minimize shrinkage, and manage expired/damaged goods processes.

What you'll need

• 4+ years of experience in inventory management.
• Familiarity with ERP, WMS, and digital tools used in operations.
• Experience with dashboarding tools, spreadsheets, and performance analysis; SQL proficiency is a strong plus.
• Solid understanding of warehouse best practices, including inventory control and space optimization.
• Hands-on, proactive, solution-oriented approach; comfortable on the warehouse floor and under pressure.
• Strong communication skills to train, motivate, and ensure accountability within your team.

What we’ll provide you

We offer opportunities to impact the region while learning and growing. As a full-time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

• Work and learn from inspiring colleagues.
• Contribute to a purposeful organization dedicated to regional impact.
• Explore new learning and growth opportunities daily.
• Work 4 days a week in the office and 1 day from home, with remote work options for 30 days a year and unlimited vacation days. Tech roles may have a different schedule.
• Access healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities.