π️ City Operations – Express Stores | Blinkit Hiring
π Job Description
Blinkit is hiring experienced City Operations professionals to lead its Express Store Operations. This leadership role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in last-mile delivery, store operations, supply chain management, and operational excellence within fast-paced businesses.
The selected candidate will own end-to-end supply chain operations and P&L for the assigned city or geographical region while driving operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and business growth across multiple Express Stores.
π Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end Express Store and supply chain operations across the assigned region.
- Own regional P&L and drive sustainable business performance.
- Lead store operations, inventory management, and last-mile delivery execution.
- Monitor operational KPIs including productivity, service levels, and inventory health.
- Drive operational excellence through process optimization and continuous improvement.
- Lead, coach, and develop store and operations teams.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute strategic business initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with company SOPs, quality standards, and operational policies.
- Strengthen stakeholder relationships and resolve operational challenges proactively.
- Identify growth opportunities and improve customer experience across stores.
π Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate from a recognized university; MBA is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in last-mile delivery and store operations.
- Experience in FMCG, E-commerce, Quick Commerce, or high-growth startups is preferred.
- Strong understanding of supply chain operations and inventory management.
- Experience managing regional operations and P&L responsibilities.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth operational environment.
⭐ Key Skills
- City Operations
- Supply Chain Management
- Express Store Operations
- Last Mile Delivery
- P&L Management
- Inventory Management
- Operations Management
- People Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Operational Excellence
- Business Strategy
- Process Improvement
π° Benefits
- Leadership opportunity with one of India's fastest-growing quick commerce companies.
- Own end-to-end city operations with significant business impact.
- Exposure to advanced supply chain and last-mile delivery operations.
- Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.
- Excellent career growth and leadership development opportunities.
⭐ Why Join Blinkit?
- Lead operations for one of India's leading quick commerce platforms.
- Own city-level business performance and supply chain execution.
- Work alongside experienced operations and business leaders.
- Drive operational innovation in a high-growth environment.
- Accelerate your leadership career in supply chain and operations management.
π§ Core Skills Required
- City Operations: Lead end-to-end regional operations while ensuring operational excellence and business growth.
- Supply Chain Management: Manage inventory flow, store operations, and last-mile delivery across multiple locations.
- P&L Management: Drive profitability through cost optimization, revenue growth, and operational efficiency.
- Operations Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead high-performing operations teams.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and business leaders.
- Operational Excellence: Improve processes, monitor KPIs, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Problem Solving: Resolve operational challenges quickly while maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Business Strategy: Support city expansion, operational planning, and long-term business success.
π€ Interview Preparation
- Review city operations, supply chain management, and last-mile delivery concepts.
- Prepare examples of managing P&L, operational KPIs, and business performance.
- Revise inventory management, store operations, and process optimization techniques.
- Be ready to discuss leadership experiences involving large operational teams.
- Research Blinkit's quick commerce model and Express Store network.
- Highlight measurable achievements related to operational improvements, cost savings, or business growth.
- Prepare examples of stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking, leadership, ownership, and data-driven decision-making.
π© How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply through the official application form below. Before applying, update your resume to highlight your city operations experience, supply chain expertise, P&L ownership, leadership achievements, operational improvements, and business growth initiatives.