Overview
Inventory Controller Jobs in Saudi Arabia at Careem
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.
Title: Inventory Controller
Company: Careem
Location: Saudi Arabia
Category: Management (Operations Manager)
