Safety Coordinator

Job description / Role

About the role

We are seeking a safety and security coordinator to oversee the day-to-day risk management, supply chain protection, and operational safety across our retail locations and distribution centre operations.

This role requires a strong grasp of enterprise security risk management (ESRM), hands-on expertise in supply chain security, and in-depth knowledge of safety and security best practices, including regulatory and compliance requirements within retail and logistics environments.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and operationally focused, with the ability to work closely with distribution centre teams, field operations, and cross-functional partners to ensure that risks are effectively identified, mitigated, and reported.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety and security policies and SOPs in line with regulations and company standards.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and inspections to identify vulnerabilities, recommend corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of safety inspections, incident logs, compliance checklists, and regulatory reporting.
• Support supply chain security programs, including vendor assessments, warehouse/retail security, and logistics risk management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety and security are integrated into operational workflows.
• Stay updated with legislative changes and communicate required updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in safety management, security management, risk management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in safety and security, ideally within supply chain, warehousing, logistics, or retail operations.
• Ability to work in an environment requiring attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and implementing proactive safety programs.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in fast-paced operational environments.
• Proficiency in security and safety systems (access control, CCTV, alarm systems).
• Recognised certifications in safety or security (e.g., CSP, NEBOSH, CPP, PSP) are highly preferred.

What we'll provide you

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full-time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

• Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
• Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
• Work four days a week in the office and one day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have two office days a week and three to work from home.)
• Access healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.

About the Company

We are a brand that aims to simplify people's lives by revolutionizing the transportation industry. A brand that strives to inspire everyone it interacts with, and supports every single person who dares to believe. #BeCareem

Careem is the MENA region's leading ride-hailing service and newest Tech Unicorn. With 30% monthly growth, we now operate in 50+ cities across 11 countries and host over 6 million users. With our recent Series D funding success, we are positioned on the cusp of significant scale and well on target to deliver our goal of creating one million jobs in the region by 2018.