Sr. Executive / Assistant Manager - Operations Excellence

Job Description

Role Overview: This role ensures process integrity, policy adherence, operational audits, and continuous improvement across distribution centres and hub operations, with a strong focus on last-mile delivery performance. The ideal candidate will drive operational discipline and excellence by monitoring compliance, conducting audits, performing root cause analysis, and delivering insights to improve processes across the last-mile logistics chain. Key Responsibilities: SOP Monitoring: Ensure SOP adherence across branches and hub operations, covering shipment handling, cash (COD) management, DA (Delivery Associate) compliance, last-mile delivery execution, and operational security. Conduct periodic checks of processes and documentation including branch checklists, cash records, shipment reconciliation, RTO, aging reports, and SLP adherence. Root Cause Analysis: Investigate operational lapses such as delayed deliveries, cash discrepancies, and non-compliance in last-mile delivery and hub workflows; coordinate with Area Managers and Branch Incharges for resolution and closure. Process Documentation: Maintain centralized documentation for policies, process changes, compliance formats, and corrective actions related to hub operations and last-mile delivery. MIS & Reporting: Prepare daily/weekly/monthly compliance scorecards and audit reports with detailed insights into branch, hub, and last-mile delivery performance, highlighting gaps, red flags, and improvement areas. Training & Communication: Assist in rolling out SOPs, process updates, and policy changes through structured training to field teams involved in hub and delivery operations. Qualifications & Skills: Graduate in any discipline (logistics/supply chain preferred) 15 years of experience in compliance, audit, or operations excellence, preferably in logistics, hub operations, last-mile delivery, supply chain, or e-commerce sector. Familiarity with field operations and distribution center processes. Strong analytical, investigative, and documentation skills. Proficient in MS Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, and basic data visualization tools. Working knowledge of logistics SOPs and cash compliance frameworks preferred. Ability to manage multi-location operations and handle data at scale. Work experience with companies like Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho will be an added advantage