Operations Manager

Company Details

Careem Grocery is on a mission to reinvent the way people shop for grocery, pharmacy and retail products. As an exciting new vertical within Careem (a startup within a startup), we’re in the early stages of building our product and have plenty of interesting and fundamental challenges to solve in order to achieve our ambitious growth goals in this burgeoning space

.Job Roles & Responsibiliti

• esDemand Forecasti

  ng: Utilize historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights to develop accurate demand forecasts for our quick commerce groceries busine

• ss.Demand Variability Managemen

  t: Develop strategies to manage and mitigate demand volatility, considering factors such as seasonality, promotions, and external mar
• ketinfluenc

• es.Sales and Operations Planning (S&O

  P): Lead the S&OP process, facilitating regular meetings to align demand and supply plans, identify gaps, and develop action plans to meet business objectiv

• es.Reporting and Communicati

  on: Prepare and present demand planning reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to senior management and stakeholders. Communicate forecast updates, insights, and recommendations to internal tea

• ms.Inventory Manageme

  nt: Plan and manage inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and stockouts. Collaborate with suppliers and logistics teams to optimize inventory replenishment process

• es.Collaborative Forecasti

  ng: Engage with internal stakeholders, such as sales, marketing, and product teams, to gather input and align on demand forecas

• ts.Data Analysi

  s: Analyze sales data, market trends, and other relevant factors to identify patterns and drivers of demand. Utilize statistical models and forecasting tools to gener
• ateaccurate demand projectio

• ns.Continuous Improvemen

  t: Monitor demand planning processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements to optimize forecasting accuracy, inventory turnover, and supply chain efficien

• cy.Cross-functional Collaborati

  on: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, logistics, and operations, to ensure effective execution of demand plans. Provide input and support for new product launches, promotions, and supply chain initiativ

• es.Systems and Too

  ls: Leverage advanced demand planning tools, statistical forecasting software to enhance forecasting accuracy and automate processes where applicab

le.Ideal candidate pro

• file
  Successful candidates will have a passionate commitment to improving the lives of people, an insane focus on excellence and customer centricity, and a strong alignment with our core values and pur
• pose.2+ years of experience in a supply chain role or similar. Time spent in tech, logistics, or a start-up is a
• plusBachelors in Engineering, with a focus on Supply Chain or Operations Management is a
• plus.Strong analytical capabilities, mastery of Excel is required. Bonus points for technical ability i
• n SQLGrittiness. You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on, you persevere when others fall
• awayHigh level of attention to detail & speed of execution, the role will require lots of daily operational follow
• ups.Strong communication skills, as you will need to communicate with all levels of Supplier & DC operation t
• eams.Self-starter - the ability to self-serve, investigate and get the data we require will make you much more effective in this