Specialist Rider Equipment & Inventory

This role will oversee and optimize rider equipment and inventory operations regionally to ensure optimal quality, timely delivery, and cost efficiency.

What's On Your Plate?

• Lead and oversee the entire lifecycle of rider equipment and inventory management, ensuring the highest level of operational efficiency across multiple markets.

• Strategically managing rider equipment, balancing cost, quality, and delivery, while forecasting inventory needs based on growth, demand trends, and seasonality, and providing insights for strategic planning.

• Design and manage advanced inventory tracking systems, while driving automation and innovation to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.

• Spearhead the coordination and execution of streamlined equipment distribution to riders, utilizing advanced logistical methods for increased efficiency.

• Conduct innovative assessments and quality surveys to ensure that rider equipment meets stringent standards of quality and functionality. Prioritize rider well-being in all aspects of inventory management.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and Talabat’s internal policies, including health and safety standards, while raising the industry benchmark.
   

• Lead the preparation and analysis of comprehensive reports on equipment utilization, loss prevention, replacement strategies, and financial impacts.
   

• Drive the cost management for regional inventory, maximizing efficiency while maintaining high service levels and low operating costs.
   

• Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders in logistics, procurement, finance, and operations to continuously improve inventory processes and operational efficiency.
   

• Provide mentorship, training, and strategic guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
   

• Develop and manage emergency contingency plans for rapid response in the event of equipment shortages, operational disruptions, or unforeseen market changes.
   

What Did We Order?

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
   

• 3+ years of relevant experience in inventory and supply chain management, preferably within the logistics or e-commerce industries.
   

• Strong experience in managing large-scale equipment and inventory operations, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
   

• Expertise in data analysis, inventory management systems, and logistics technology.
   

• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
   

• In-depth understanding of logistics cost structures, with a focus on cost management and cost optimization.
   

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of initiatives while fostering team collaboration.
   

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English (Arabic is a plus).
   

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and other relevant data analysis tools. Experience with advanced inventory management software is a plus.

talabat is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience—fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.