Manager- Category Operations

Porter; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Porter is seeking a Manager – Category Operations to lead day-to-day operations for the HSC business across multiple categories in Delhi and Kolkata. The role requires strong execution, people leadership, and translating vision into operational excellence.

The ideal candidate has experience managing multi-category operations in a marketplace and leading high-performing teams, with a solid grounding in data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Deep on-ground bias with roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and willingness to go to depth to uncover issues.
• Ability to manage a team of Assistant Managers and teams below.
• Excellent communication skills to influence leadership and ground teams.
• High comfort in using data and ground intelligence for decision-making.
• Ability to establish SOPs and processes to streamline operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day operations across business verticals with strong execution discipline.
• Plan supply for projected demand and ensure quality and operational standards.
• Allocate and manage city teams for on ground operational execution.
• Support in Implementing SOPs and GTM execution for new categories and process rollouts.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and drive improvements in partnership with Product, Analytics, and Central teams.
• Ensure adherence to standards around quality, turnaround times, and user experience.
• Lead geographic and category expansion by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Manage P&L for assigned categories along with other business co-owners.
• Build and execute strategic objectives.
• Track market trends around pricing, competition, and service quality to define short to medium (1 day to 6 m) term strategies.
• Bring a strong eye for detail to understand micro-market nuances and routes, and tailor strategies accordingly for growth and customer experience.
• Enable teams to handle escalations with excellence and discipline, identify recurring patterns, and drive long-term structural fixes.
• Ensure effective governance mechanisms for city operations.
• Create a clear operational vision and detailed roadmap for business excellence.
• Influence and lead multi-city teams through structured planning, communication, and performance management.

Skills

On-ground bias

People management

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Process development

Job description

At Porter, we're not just passionate about improving productivity; we're on a vision to Moving a billion dreams one delivery at a time. We empower businesses, both large and small, to optimize their operations and unleash unprecedented growth in their core functions. Join us in pioneering the future of last-mile logistics, one that's poised to disrupt the industry and redefine the way we think about transportation.

Why Porter?

• Industry Leadership: As the fastest-growing leader in last-mile logistics, we have a pan India and International presence with operations spanning multiple cities. With a fleet size exceeding 750k driver partners and 15 million customers. Porter is at the forefront of this dynamic and rapidly expanding sector.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Our industry-best technology platform has garnered over $150 million in investments from renowned backers, including Sequoia Capital, Kae Capital, Mahindra Group, LGT Aspada, Tiger Global, and Vitruvian Partners. We leverage technology to drive efficiency, innovation, and unparalleled service.
• Ambitious: We're not just solving problems; we're addressing a massive challenge and going after a market with a valuation surpassing $50 billion USD. Our ambition extends beyond last-mile delivery; we aim to disrupt all facets of logistics, including warehousing and LTL transportation.
• Thriving Community: Join a community of passionate individuals who are committed to doing the best work of their lives. At Porter, we value the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and embracing challenges head-on.

If you’re looking for a high-ownership, high-impact HR role where culture, speed, and scale intersect, this is your chance to shape it from the ground up.

Be a Part of Something Extraordinary:

If you're ready to make an impact, be at the forefront of innovation, and embrace the challenges and opportunities of a fast-paced work environment, Porter is the place for you. We're not just building a brand; we're creating a household name in transportation. Join us and be part of the revolution – where every day is an opportunity to redefine what's possible.

Company URL: https://porter.in/

Role Overview

The Manager – Category Operations will lead and scale day-to-day operations for the HSC business across multiple categories (Outstation -FTL, Intracity - 9ft, 10ft, 14ft, 17ft, etc.) for Delhi and Kolkata city.

The role demands strong execution capabilities, people leadership, and the ability to translate business vision into operational excellence. The ideal candidate is someone who has managed multi-category operations in a marketplace business, has managed high-performing teams, is comfortable with data, and, most importantly, understands ground realities well.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operations Management

• Drive day-to-day operations across business verticals with strong execution discipline.
• Plan supply for projected demand and ensure quality and operational standards.
• Allocate and manage city teams for on ground operational execution.

2. SOPs, GTMs & Process Excellence

• Support in Implementing SOPs and GTM execution for new categories and process rollouts.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and drive improvements in partnership with Product, Analytics, and Central teams.
• Ensure adherence to standards around quality, turnaround times, and user experience.

3. Business & Category Leadership

• Lead geographic and category expansion by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Manage P&L for assigned categories along with other business co-owners.
• Build and execute strategic objectives.
• Track market trends around pricing, competition, and service quality to define short to medium (1 day to 6 m) term strategies
• Bring a strong eye for detail to understand micro-market nuances and routes, and tailor strategies accordingly for growth and customer experience.

5. Escalation & Risk Management

• Enable teams to handle escalations with excellence and discipline, identify recurring patterns, and drive long-term structural fixes.
• Ensure effective governance mechanisms for city operations.

6. Vision & Roadmap

• Create a clear operational vision and detailed roadmap for business excellence.
• Influence and lead multi-city teams through structured planning, communication, and performance management.

Must-Have

• Deep on-ground bias with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and the willingness to go to the depth to uncover and address real issues.
• Ability to manage a team of Assistant Managers and team below, prior experience handling a team is must
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence both leadership and ground teams.
• High comfort in using data and ground intelligence for decision-making.
• Ability to establish SOP’s and processes to streamline operations.

Good-to-Have

• Experience in logistics, mobility, supply chain, or marketplace operations.
• Exposure to category management roles involving both strategy and execution.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholders.