foodpanda, a part of the Delivery Hero Group—the world’s leading local delivery platform—operates in approximately 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is included in the MDAX stock market index. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional experience that is fast, easy, and right to the customer’s door. We are currently seeking an experienced professional to take ownership of the end-to-end performance of a cluster of dark stores within a designated area. This role focuses on driving order fulfillment speed, enhancing customer experience, and maintaining inventory accuracy, all aligned with network-wide KPI targets. The successful candidate will act as the operational bridge between store-level teams and commercial and supply chain departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of all dark stores within the assigned cluster, including both Mart and Franchise formats, ensuring that performance is consistently monitored and measured against established KPIs.
- Own the Profit & Loss (P&L) for the cluster by controlling operating costs, minimizing inventory holding, and reducing wastage.
- Drive Order Fulfillment Time (OFT) performance to ensure a superior customer experience.
- Ensure order accuracy and completion by implementing staff training programs and enforcing compliance with picking and packing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Manage inventory health by ensuring store managers strictly adhere to inventory principles such as FEFO/FIFO, expiry management, and damage control.
- Guarantee that all stores comply with hygiene, food safety, and operational SOPs in accordance with company policies.
- Lead, train, and motivate Store Managers and floor staff across the cluster to meet and exceed performance standards.
- Conduct regular performance reviews based on store-level KPI scorecards, providing specific, data-driven feedback.
- Manage staff scheduling, attendance, and disciplinary actions across all stores within the cluster.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and local regulatory standards across all locations.
- Conduct regular store audits focusing on safety, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance, while maintaining accurate audit and compliance records.
- Oversee fire safety and emergency procedures, ensuring documentation is up to date and staff are properly trained.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- 4 to 6 years of experience in operations, preferably within quick commerce, dark stores, cloud kitchens, or retail/QSR chains.
- Proven experience managing multiple locations, cross-functional teams, and a mix of Direct and Franchise stores or mixed-format networks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of quick commerce fulfillment metrics such as Order Fulfillment Time (OFT), net Sales per Fulfillment Resource (nSFR), and shrinkage is highly desirable.
This role offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic cluster of stores within a fast-growing and innovative delivery platform. Candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong operational mindset will find this position rewarding and impactful.