Dark Store Manager

About the job

Company Overview Reliance Retail is India's largest and fastest growing retailer with an extensive omni-channel presence across 7,000+ cities. Serving over 193 million customers, the company leverages advanced technology and a robust workforce to deliver exceptional value, quality products, and superior shopping experiences throughout its diverse portfolio. Job Overview The Dark Store Manager at Reliance Retail is a mid-level, full-time position based in Madgaon and Mapuca. The role is responsible for overseeing the efficient operations of dark stores, which are dedicated fulfillment centers supporting e-commerce and last-mile delivery. Candidates should have 4 to 6 years of relevant work experience and a strong passion for retail and e-commerce. Qualifications And Skills • E-Commerce Operations (Mandatory skill): Proven expertise in managing daily operations of dark stores dedicated to online order processing and fulfillment. • Retail Sales: Demonstrated understanding of sales drivers, customer touchpoints, and execution of promotion strategies within a retail environment. • Order Fulfillment: Hands-on knowledge of picking, packing, and timely dispatch of orders, ensuring service level targets are met or surpassed. • Last-Mile Delivery: Practical experience in coordinating and optimizing delivery processes for efficient and prompt order deliveries to customers. • Team Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate, train, and manage store teams, fostering a productive work culture and high performance standards. • Shift Scheduling: Skill in planning and allocating team resources for multiple shifts to guarantee operational efficiency and coverage at all times. • Customer Service: Strong ability to handle escalations, resolve complaints effectively, and deliver a seamless customer service experience consistently. • Inventory Management: In-depth understanding of stock monitoring, replenishment ordering, shrinkage reduction, and maintaining inventory accuracy in real-time. Roles And Responsibilities • Oversee end-to-end operations of dark stores, ensuring timely and accurate order processing, fulfillment, and dispatch in accordance with company standards. • Coordinate with procurement and supply teams to ensure sufficient inventory levels for all products, minimizing out-of-stock scenarios and overstocking. • Implement, monitor, and enhance last-mile delivery processes to achieve high customer satisfaction and minimize delivery time windows. • Lead, train, and manage store staff, develop schedules, and allocate resources to cover operational hours and achieve productivity targets. • Monitor key performance indicators such as order accuracy, fulfillment speed, and inventory levels to drive continuous improvement initiatives. • Handle customer escalations, ensure fast and effective issue resolution, and constantly seek feedback to refine processes and service. • Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards in the store environment to assure a secure and efficient workplace. • Generate regular performance and inventory reports to internal stakeholders, identify trends, and recommend operational enhancements or solutions.

Requirements

• E-Commerce Operations
• Retail Sales
• Order Fulfillment
• Last-Mile Delivery
• Team Leadership
• Customer Service
• Inventory Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Technologies

• E-Commerce Operations
• Retail Sales
• Order Fulfillment
• Last-Mile Delivery
• Team Leadership
• Customer Service
• Inventory Management

About the company

Reliance Retail is India's largest and fastest growing retailer with an extensive omni-channel presence across 7,000+ cities.