Supply Planning Lead Fruits & Vegetables careem

About the team

The Groceries team is on a mission to reinvent how people shop for everyday essentials across the region. Within this team, the Fresh & Ultra Fresh vertical plays a pivotal role in driving selection, availability, and service experience for perishable goods. We are passionate about delivering high-quality produce and perishables with speed, accuracy, and reliability.

What you ll do

• Lead end-to-end supply planning for the F&V Private Label category, ensuring optimal freshness and availability across stores.
• Source high-quality F&V products from multiple suppliers in the Riyadh wholesale market, balancing quality, cost, and reliability.
• Build and maintain a stable and diversified supplier network to ensure continuous supply throughout the year.
• Oversee the packing process to ensure all private-label produce meets Careem s quality, hygiene, and presentation standards.
• Plan and coordinate the distribution and replenishment process from the packing site to all Careem stores, maintaining sufficient stock levels while minimizing waste.
• Develop demand forecasts that incorporate seasonality, promotions, and historical sales trends.
• Manage short shelf-life inventory with a focus on reducing wastage and markdowns.
• Collaborate closely with category, sourcing, and operations teams to align on demand, pricing, and logistics priorities.
• Build and maintain tracking dashboards and reports to monitor supply chain KPIs, including fill rates, wastage, and freshness scores.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in sourcing, packing, and distribution efficiency.

What you ll need

• 3 5 years of experience in supply planning, sourcing, or demand planning ideally within fresh food, F&V, grocery, or retail industries.
• Strong understanding of perishable supply chains, shelf-life dynamics, and quality control processes.
• Hands-on experience with sourcing from local F&V markets and managing supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; experience with SQL, BI tools, or ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong coordination skills to manage cross-functional stakeholders (sourcing, warehouse, last-mile, and category).
• Highly analytical, proactive, and adaptable in fast-changing market environments.
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.