Dark Store Manager - Kolkata

blitznow.in; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

blitznow.in is seeking a candidate to manage dark store operations in Kolkata. Your role will include overseeing inventory, order processing, and ensuring timely deliveries to enhance customer experience.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in logistics or dark store operations. Strong people management skills and knowledge of local geography are essential. Join us to help enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in dark store, warehouse, retail operations, or logistics.
• Experience with inventory aging and dispatch planning.
• Strong understanding of dark store operations and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end dark store operations including inventory and dispatch.
• Plan manpower requirements based on order volume.
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, and timely dispatch of orders.

Skills

Dark store operations

Inventory management

Last-mile delivery workflows

RTO management

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Blitz enables Same-Day Delivery for eCommerce brands to provide the best on-time delivery experiences to their customers. Blitz aims to simplify scalability & unlock growth by adapting to the latest consumer behavior trends in the eCommerce industry, making Same-Day Delivery more Convenient, reliable, and affordable. Blitz partners with enterprise brands across Fashion, Beauty & Personal Care, and Healthcare, helping them achieve 30%–40% higher conversions and 2x customer retention through best-in-class delivery experiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage end-to-end dark store operations including inventory, order processing, dispatch, and last-mile coordination.
• Plan daily manpower requirements including pickers, packers, and delivery executives based on order volume and demand trends.
• Ensure accurate picking, packing, and timely dispatch of orders to meet SLA and customer expectations.
• Monitor inventory levels, stock inward/outward, RTO handling, stock aging, and shrinkage control.
• Maintain high standards of store hygiene, safety, and operational compliance.
• Track operational KPIs such as order fulfilment rate, dispatch TAT, inventory accuracy, and delivery success rate.
• Coordinate with central teams, vendors, and delivery partners to resolve operational issues.
• Handle on boarding, training, and performance monitoring of store staff and delivery executives.
• Provide real-time support to ensure smooth order fulfillment and excellent customer experience.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in dark store, warehouse, retail operations, or logistics industry.
• Strong understanding of dark store operations, inventory management, and last-mile delivery workflows.
• Hands-on experience with RTO management, stock reconciliation, inventory aging, and dispatch planning.
• Strong people management and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of local geography of Patna and surrounding delivery clusters.