About this role
Company Description
About Swiggy Instamart
Swiggy Instamart is India’s pioneering quick-commerce platform, redefining convenient grocery shopping
across the nation. Operating through a vast network of over 1,200+ dark stores and high-capacity
megapods across 100+ cities, Instamart delivers an extensive selection of 30,000+ items in just 10 to 15
minutes. Powered by Swiggy's proprietary fulfillment technology and dedicated delivery fleet, Instamart
is on a mission to build the future of convenience retail by making everyday shopping instant, seamless,
and delightful.
Job Description
Role Overview
As a Store Manager (Senior Executive – RBP), you will take full operational ownership of dark store
performance, daily fulfillment workflows, and team management. You will turn raw operational metrics
into smooth daily execution, maintaining high service SLAs, store hygiene, and an exceptional customer
experience.
Key Responsibilities
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● Operational Discipline & SLA Management Manage end-to-end inbound, picking, packing, and
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outbound fulfillment workflows while strictly adhering to SOPs. You will continuously track
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real-time store metrics to spot bottlenecks early, optimize labor and packaging resources, and
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ensure fast order turnaround.
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● Customer Experience & Dark Store Quality Maintain high service quality by ensuring accurate
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packing, zero order damage, and strong speed perception. You will conduct routine pod audits
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covering cleanliness, food safety, and overall dark store hygiene, using continuous feedback to
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elevate customer metrics.
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● Team Leadership & Demand Planning Guide, coach, and motivate store executives during
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regular shifts and demand surges. You will analyze volume trends during peak seasons or
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holidays, adjust shift allocation accordingly, and train staff on SOP changes and safety protocols
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to protect service quality under pressure.
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● Hiring & Team Building Participate actively in sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding
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high-quality store associates and support staff to ensure optimal headcount and seamless scaling
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during growth.
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● Coaching, Engagement & Performance Management Conduct deep-dive performance
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assessments to identify root causes of underperformance within the team. Drive structured
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coaching, continuous feedback, team engagement initiatives, and empathetic motivation to lift
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poor performers and maintain high team morale.
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● Rostering & Resource Scheduling Design and manage accurate shift rosters, balancing peak-hour
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coverage, absenteeism buffer, shift rotations, and labor cost optimization to ensure zero floor
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disruptions.
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● Central SOP Execution Drive zero-tolerance compliance with centrally issued Standard Operating
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Procedures (SOPs) across inventory handling, picking, packing, and safety protocols.
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● Kaizen & Continuous Improvement Foster a culture of continuous improvement (Kaizen) on the
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dark store floor by identifying incremental operational waste, removing process friction, and
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driving floor-level workflow innovations.
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● Customer Obsession Champion a customer-first mindset across all store operations, ensuring
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zero compromise on item freshness, packaging integrity, and customer satisfaction metrics.
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● Data Analytics & Dashboard Management Leverage live operational dashboards, tool metrics,
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and historical data to track performance trends, diagnose workflow failures, and make real-time
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data-driven decisions.
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● Fast Order Turnaround & OTIF (On-Time In-Full) Drive hyper-fast order processing without
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sacrificing accuracy, taking end-to-end accountability for achieving high On-Time In-Full (OTIF)
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delivery metrics with zero damaged or missing items.
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Key Competencies
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● Operational & Analytical Mastery: Deep understanding of dark store workflows and SLA
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management, paired with the ability to interpret dashboard data to solve root-cause fulfillment
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issues.
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● Leadership & Agility: Strong team coaching, conflict resolution, and the flexibility to adapt
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workflows seamlessly during high-volume spikes or sudden operational changes.
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● Quality Focus & Integrity: Unwavering focus on hygiene, packing accuracy, and store safety,
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backed by high standards of personal ethics and operational accountability.
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● Customer Obsession & OTIF Excellence: Relentless dedication to order accuracy, speed, and
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overall customer satisfaction through disciplined central SOP execution and Kaizen initiatives.
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● People Management & Talent Development: Expertise in hiring, effective rostering, structured
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coaching, and motivating team members to consistently meet floor expectations.
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Benefits & Perks
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Monthly Performance Incentives | Medical Benefits | Fast-Track Career Growth within Swiggy Operations
Qualifications
- Graduation Mandatory
Additional Information
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.