Senior Supply Chain Manager

Careem
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Supply Chain & LogisticsExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Stakeholder influence","Leadership","Collaboration"]

Senior, cross-functional supply chain leader responsible for end-to-end demand planning, forecasting, and S&OP for Careem Grocery. Owns data-driven forecasting models, scenario planning, inventory targets, and replenishment logic, while partnering with commercial, ops, and logistics. Writes SQL queries, builds dashboards for non-technical stakeholders, and communicates insights to senior leadership to drive faster, smarter decisions in a high-velocity, AI-enabled environment.

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Senior Supply Chain Manager

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Job Summary

Senior, cross-functional supply chain leader responsible for end-to-end demand planning, forecasting, and S&OP for Careem Grocery. Owns data-driven forecasting models, scenario planning, inventory targets, and replenishment logic, while partnering with commercial, ops, and logistics. Writes SQL queries, builds dashboards for non-technical stakeholders, and communicates insights to senior leadership to drive faster, smarter decisions in a high-velocity, AI-enabled environment.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Supply Chain & Logistics
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Forecasting & Modelling - Build and maintain demand forecasting models across SKUs, categories, and dark store locations using statistical methods and ML-assisted forecasting.
  • •Demand Variability & Scenario Planning - Develop frameworks to manage volatility from seasonality, promotions, new product launches, and macro signals; run scenario models before they become supply crises.
  • •S&OP Process Leadership - Own the weekly and monthly S&OP cadence; facilitate cross-functional alignment across commercial, ops, and logistics; surface gaps and drive decisions.
  • •Inventory Optimisation - Set and monitor inventory targets by SKU and location to balance availability against holding costs and waste; design replenishment logic for quick commerce.
  • •Data & Tooling - Write and maintain SQL queries for demand signals, build dashboards for non-technical stakeholders, explore AI/ML tooling to improve forecast accuracy.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceGym MembershipPaid LeaveRemote Work

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field (MBA or supply chain certification like APICS/CSCP is a plus)
  • •5+ years in demand planning, supply chain, or a related function—strongly preferring quick commerce, grocery, e-commerce, or high-velocity retail; experience in a high-growth tech company or start-up is a meaningful plus
  • •Advanced SQL: Fluent and hands-on capability; you write your own queries regularly rather than just having exposure to it
  • •Advanced Excel / Google Sheets: Mastery in building complex data models, going well beyond basic data lookups
  • •Forecasting Fundamentals: Solid grasp of statistical forecasting methods (exponential smoothing, ARIMA, seasonality decomposition) and knowing when to apply them versus simpler models
Experience:5+ yearsQuick commerceGroceryE-commerceHigh-velocity retail
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingStakeholder influenceLeadershipCollaboration
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SQLLookerTableauMetabasePythonRAI/ML

Company Brief

Careem
Careem is a Dubai-based super app offering ride-hailing, delivery, payments and other on-demand services across the Middle East, Pakistan and North Africa, connecting consumers with drivers, merchants and service providers.
Industry: Mobility Platforms
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2012
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