Senior Executive - Operations - PNQ
Blue Dart
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Job summary
Blue Dart Express Limited is seeking a Senior Executive - Operations to lead outsourced PDA operations across an assigned regional cluster. You will ensure adequate last-mile workforce, vendor governance and adherence to service standards while driving cost optimization and continuous improvement.
Strong collaboration with HR, Finance and regional teams is essential. The role focuses on workforce planning, vendor management, and commercial governance to support reliable delivery commitments and
Qualifications
- Bachelor level degree in logistics, supply chain, operations or business admin.
- MBA or PG qualification in operations/supply chain preferred.
- 8–10 years in logistics, express distribution or last-mile ops.
Responsibilities
- Lead outsourced PDA workforce planning across locations based on demand and forecasts.
- Manage vendor relationships, onboarding and performance reviews against SLAs.
- Oversee commercial governance including rate card, billing and cost control.
- Monitor PDA availability, productivity and service delivery across branches.
- Drive continuous improvement projects for productivity and efficiency.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance and Procurement on onboarding and governance.
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Blue Dart Express Limited, a listed company, isa leader in courier, integrated air express package distribution, and eCommerce in South Asia, offering a wide range of logistics solutions.Founded in 1983, it is recognised for reliable, time-bound, and secure delivery services across 55,000+ locations in India as well as internationally. Its competencies span across evaluation and contracting, planning and transition, delivery and execution, and specific service capabilities.We pride ourselves on innovation, digitalization, service excellence, and creating long-term partnerships with our clients, enabling businesses to thrive in the fast-paced logistics environment and ever-evolving supply-chains. It wholly-owns India’s only scheduled air cargo airline, Blue Dart Aviation Limited, since May 1994, and the Concorde Air Logistics Limited, a transport, storage, and communications business, since May 2004.
Blue Dart Express Limited is a part of the DHL Group's DHL eCommerce division, leveraging this global logistics leader’s network across 220 countries and territories to provide comprehensive express and logistics solutions to our clients. Our robust network and unmatched infrastructure have positioned the Blue Dart brand as a key India-grown logistics player with an unmatched and phenomenal global outreach rooted in the DHL brand of its majority shareholder.
We are proud to be consistently ranked among India’s Top 100 Great Places to Work, combining it with DHL Group’s Top Employer certification. Being an Employer of Choice is not just a goal; it’s a fundamental part of who we are, committed to creating a workplace where people are valued, empowered, and wear the sobriquet “Blue Darter” with honour.
If you are looking to join a purpose-led, people-first, company that shapes India’s supply-chains with integrity and safety, Blue Dart is where you belong. Blue Dart offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, access to cross-functional, succession planning and global career paths, and strong culture of recognition.
Senior Executive - Operations
Operations
Regional Last Mile capacity building
Regional operations
25% 50% 75%
The PDA Manager – OPS is responsible for leading outsourced Pickup & Delivery Associate (PDA) operations across an assigned cluster of service centres and cities within the region. The role is accountable for ensuring adequate last-mile workforce availability, vendor capability, commercial governance and operational performance to consistently deliver Blue Dart's customer service commitments.
To manage outsourced PDA operations across assigned locations by ensuring optimum workforce availability, effective vendor governance, commercial discipline, operational productivity and service excellence while driving continuous improvement, cost optimization and compliance to support Blue Dart's last-mile delivery network.
- Lead workforce planning for outsourced Pickup & Delivery Associates (PDAs) across assigned locations based on operational demand, shipment volumes and business forecasts.
- Ensure timely deployment of adequate manpower to support business growth, seasonal peaks and operational continuity.
- Drive proactive replacement planning to minimise workforce shortages and service disruptions.
- Monitor workforce productivity and optimise deployment across branches and service centres.
- Review manpower trends and recommend corrective actions to improve delivery capacity.
- Manage end-to-end relationships with outsourced manpower vendors across assigned locations.
- Drive identification, evaluation and onboarding of new vendors to support business expansion and operational requirements.
- Conduct regular vendor performance reviews against defined service level agreements and operational KPIs.
- Ensure vendors maintain adequate manpower availability, productivity and service quality.
- Develop strong vendor partnerships focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Govern vendor commercial agreements including rate card implementation, revisions and compliance.
- Review and validate vendor billing, invoice accuracy and payment documentation.
- Ensure timely reconciliation of vendor invoices with approved manpower deployment and agreed commercial terms.
- Monitor outsourced manpower costs and recommend opportunities for cost optimization.
- Partner with Finance and Procurement to strengthen commercial governance and financial controls.
- Ensure adequate PDA availability to achieve delivery commitments across assigned locations.
- Monitor productivity, manpower utilization and service performance on a regular basis.
- Drive improvements in strike rate, delivery productivity and operational responsiveness.
- Support Branch Operations teams in resolving manpower shortages and operational challenges.
- Ensure outsourced manpower supports Blue Dart's service quality and customer experience standards.
- Ensure vendor compliance with statutory labour regulations, contractual obligations and Blue Dart policies.
- Monitor KYC, documentation, statutory records and compliance requirements for outsourced workforce.
- Coordinate with HR and vendors to ensure timely completion of onboarding documentation.
- Identify operational and compliance risks associated with outsourced manpower and implement mitigation plans.
- Maintain governance standards across all outsourced workforce operations.
- Ensure vendor compliance with statutory labour regulations, contractual obligations and Blue Dart policies.
- Monitor KYC, documentation, statutory records and compliance requirements for outsourced workforce.
- Coordinate with HR and vendors to ensure timely completion of onboarding documentation.
- Identify operational and compliance risks associated with outsourced manpower and implement mitigation plans.
- Maintain governance standards across all outsourced workforce operations.
- Drive process improvements to enhance outsourced workforce productivity and operational efficiency.
- Support implementation of digital onboarding, workforce management and vendor management initiatives.
- Promote automation and technology adoption across PDA operations.
- Analyse operational trends and recommend initiatives to improve workforce planning and service performance.
- Lead continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, cost optimization and operational excellence.
- Work closely with Branch Managers, Operations Managers and Regional Operations teams to ensure adequate manpower availability.
- Partner with HR, Finance and Procurement on vendor onboarding, billing governance and workforce planning.
- Coordinate with Security and Compliance teams to ensure adherence to organizational standards.
- Build collaborative relationships with vendor partners to drive operational performance.
- Support regional operational reviews by providing workforce analytics and vendor performance insights.
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- MBA / Postgraduate qualification in Operations, Supply Chain or Management preferred.
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in logistics, express distribution, eCommerce, last-mile operations or outsourced workforce management.
- Proven experience managing outsourced manpower, vendor partners and delivery operations across multiple locations.
- Strong understanding of last-mile delivery operations, workforce planning and vendor governance.
- Experience in commercial management including vendor billing, invoice validation, rate card management and cost optimization.
- Exposure to manpower planning, productivity improvement, SLA management and operational governance.
- Experience working with digital workforce management platforms, automation initiatives and operational MIS will be an added advantage.
- Last Mile Operations Management
- Outsourced Workforce Management
- Vendor Governance & Performance Management
- Workforce Planning & Capacity Management
- Commercial & Rate Card Management
- Vendor Billing & Invoice Validation
- Productivity & Cost Optimization
- Delivery Operations Planning
- Operational Analytics & MIS
- Digital Workforce Management
- Process Improvement & Automation
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Operational Leadership
- Execution Excellence
- Commercial Acumen
- Stakeholder Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Decision Making
- Analytical Thinking
- Customer Focus
- Team Collaboration
- Change Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Vacancy levels
- Deployment turnaround time
- Performance Scorecard
- Vendor compliance rating
- Delivery productivity
- First Attempt Delivery support
- Productivity per route
- Utilization levels
- Vendor billing accuracy
- Invoice turnaround time
- Zero billing discrepancies
Cost per Delivery
- Cost per Shipment (where applicable)
- Budget adherence
Timely onboarding of new vendors
- Vendor readiness against business demand
Vendor statutory compliance
- Documentation completion
- Audit compliance
Adoption of digital onboarding
- Automation initiatives implemented
- System compliance
Productivity improvement initiatives
- Process optimization projects delivered
Branch and Operations feedback
- Timely issue resolution
- Vendor responsiveness
Peak season manpower readiness
- Contingency planning
- Service continuity across assigned locations
- Great Place to Work® Certified—a testament to our people-first culture, inclusive environment, and commitment to your growth and well-being.
- Competitive pay and performance-linked rewards that truly recognize your impact.
- Structured learning, global exposure, and on-the-job coaching to help you grow faster than ever.
- Best-in-class benefits—from comprehensive medical cover (including optional parental care) to financial wellness and generous time off.
- A culture that celebrates diversity, innovation, and bold thinking—where your voice is heard and your contributions matter.
- Global career paths across the DHL Group, opening doors to opportunities in 220+ countries and territories.
- The pride of working with India’s most awarded logistics brand, trusted by millions and driven by purpose.
This is your chance to do meaningful work, build a career without borders, and thrive in a company that’s not just a logistics leader—but a Great Place to Work. Come grow with us.
At Blue Dart Express Limited, all recruitment is conducted through a fair, transparent, and merit-based process aligned with our commitments to Human Rights and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB).
Blue Dart does not request or accept any fees, deposits, or payments from candidates at any stage of the recruitment or onboarding process. Any such request is fraudulent and unauthorized.
Blue Dart shall not be responsible for any loss arising from such fraudulent activity. For verification, candidates may write to bdjobs@bluedart.com.
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