Safety Coordinator

Job description / Role

About the role

We are seeking a Safety & 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 4 days a week in office and 1 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 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)
• Access to 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.