Role Overview
Zepto is hiring a Senior Manager I/II (Supply Chain Operations (Fresh & Perishables)). This is a full-time role in IN. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
As an Operations Manager (SM1/SM2) at our company, your role will involve leading the end-to-end operational execution for our BDE (Bread, Dairy, Eggs), Fresh Milk, and Meat categories. You will be responsible for maintaining extreme stability and execution rigor in high-velocity, short-shelf-life environments. If you have a background in E-commerce or Quick Commerce and have expertise in balancing high availability and low wastage, we are looking forward to hearing from you.
- *Key Responsibilities:**
- **S&OP & Capacity Planning:** Take full ownership of the Sales & Operations Planning cycle, including managing capacity modeling and ensuring timely S&OP closures to meet business demand.
- **Perishable Inventory Management:** Maintain day-to-day rigor across categories with high perishability, focusing on driving availability while aggressively managing expiry and dump.
- **Stable Execution:** Ensure operational stability during and after category transitions, maintaining high performance across BDE, Fresh Milk, and Meat.
- **Demand Planning & Forecasting:** Own the Business as Usual (BAU) forecasting and lead demand planning for Festive periods to ensure the supply chain is prepared for volume surges.
- **Event Leadership:** Lead the planning and ground-level execution for all major sales events, ensuring peak demand is met without operational lapses.
- *Candidate Profile:**
- **Experience:** 5+ years of hands-on experience in Supply Chain or Operations.
- **Sector Expertise:** Deep experience in E-commerce. Quick Commerce (Q-comm) experience is a strong plus.
- **Product Knowledge:** Proven track record of managing both Perishable and Non-Perishable goods, expert in managing short-shelf-life cycles and cold-chain requirements.
- **Execution Focus:** 'Boots-on-the-ground' mindset with the ability to manage complex daily operations and high-pressure festive peaks.
- **Analytical Skills:** Strong ability to handle forecasting and data-driven capacity planning.
- *Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):**
- **Availability & Fill Rates:** Maintain consistent stock levels across Fresh and BDE categories.
- **Expiry & Wastage:** Keep dump/expiry within strict threshold limits.
- **S&OP Timelines:** Ensure 100% adherence to capacity planning and closure timelines.
- **Festive Readiness:** Flawless execution of demand plans during high-traffic events.
Joining us means stepping into a high-impact role with direct ownership of categories that drive the highest customer frequency. You will have the opportunity to stabilize and scale operations for a market-leading platform. As an Operations Manager (SM1/SM2) at our company, your role will involve leading the end-to-end operational execution for our BDE (Bread, Dairy, Eggs), Fresh Milk, and Meat categories. You will be responsible for maintaining extreme stability and execution rigor in high-velocity, short-shelf-life environments. If you have a background in E-commerce or Quick Commerce and have expertise in balancing high availability and low wastage, we are looking forward to hearing from you.
- *Key Responsibilities:**
- **S&OP & Capacity Planning:** Take full ownership of the Sales & Operations Planning cycle, including managing capacity modeling and ensuring timely S&OP closures to meet business demand.
- **Perishable Inventory Management:** Maintain day-to-day rigor across categories with high perishability, focusing on driving availability while aggressively managing expiry and dump.
- **Stable Execution:** Ensure operational stability during and after category transitions, maintaining high performance across BDE, Fresh Milk, and Meat.
- **Demand Planning & Forecasting:** Own the Business as Usual (BAU) forecasting and lead demand planning for Festive periods to ensure the supply chain is prepared for volume surges.
- **Event Leadership:** Lead the planning and ground-level execution for all major sales events, ensuring peak demand is met without operational lapses.
- *Candidate Profile:**
- **Experience:** 5+ years of hands-on experience in Supply Chain or Operations.
- **Sector Expertise:** Deep experience in E-commerce. Quick Commerce (Q-comm) experience is a strong plus.
- **Product Knowledge:** Proven track record of managing both Perishable and Non-Perishable goods, expert in managing short-shelf-life cycles and cold-chain requirements.
- **Execution Focus:** 'Boots-on-the-ground' mindset with the ability to manage complex daily operations and high-pressure festive peaks.
- **Analytical Skills:** Strong ability to handle forecasting and data-driven capacity planning.
- *Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):**
- **Availability & Fill Rates:** Maintain consistent stock levels across Fresh and BDE categories.
- **Expiry & Wastage:** Keep dump/expiry within strict threshold limits.
- **S&OP Timelines:** Ensure 100% adherence to capacity planning and closure timelines.
- **Festive Readiness:** Flawless execution of demand plans during high-traffic events.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Manager I/II (Supply Chain Operations (Fresh & Perishables)) position at Zepto?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Zepto. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Manager I/II (Supply Chain Operations (Fresh & Perishables)) position at Zepto located?
This position is based in IN. Zepto has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Manager I/II (Supply Chain Operations (Fresh & Perishables)) at Zepto earn?
Zepto has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Manager I/II (Supply Chain Operations (Fresh & Perishables)) role at Zepto posted?
This role was posted on April 17, 2026 (63 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Manager I/II (Supply Chain Operations (Fresh & Perishables)) role at Zepto require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Zepto lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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