Grandiose is a home-grown Retail chain giving its customers a different experience for shopping and dining in the UAE. The fast-growing premium grocery retailer is looking for a Dark Store In-charge/Supervisor for their ecommerce team in UAE
Job Summary The Darkstore In-Charge/Supervisor is the owner of a darkstore’s daily operations. This role ensures that inbound, outbound, inventory, availability, and last-mile handover are executed with discipline and accuracy. The In-Charge leads the site team, ensures SLA adherence, drives operational excellence, and maintains full readiness of the facility.
Key Responsibilities:
Store Operations Management
Lead and manage the full operation of one Darkstore location. Oversee daily inbound, outbound, picking, packing, dispatch, and replenishment activities. Ensure all SOPs are strictly followed across the site — hygiene, safety, receiving, storage, picking, packing, dispatch. Maintain high standards of organization, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
Team Leadership
Manage and develop the store’s team:2 Supervisors (Inbound/Outbound or Shift-based) Pickers & Packers Plan daily rosters, manage shifts, and ensure full coverage for peak hours. Train new staff and continuously mentor existing teams for speed, accuracy, and discipline. Build a strong culture of accountability, teamwork, and high performance.
Inbound, Inventory & Availability
Supervise inbound deliveries, receiving, storage, and put-away processes. Ensure strong inventory control — cycle counts, expiry checks, FIFO, and zero shrink mindset. Maintain accurate stock levels and immediate resolution of discrepancies. Manage replenishment to ensure high availability of all SKUs.
Picking, Packing & SLA Control
Supervise daily pick-and-pack operations ensuring:Zero error accuracy Fast picking speeds Strict SLA adherence Monitor picker performance and ensure continuous improvement. Escalate any bottlenecks immediately to the Operations Manager.
Last-Mile Coordination
Work closely with fleet/riders to ensure efficient dispatch and fast handover. Manage staging area for ready orders. Ensure all orders are delivered within defined SLAs with minimal returns or reships.
Facility Management
Ensure the darkstore facility is fully operational — equipment, chillers, shelves, lighting, and systems. Address maintenance issues immediately and coordinate with relevant teams. Implement safety and hygiene standards across all zones.
Reporting & Performance
Track and report daily KPIs:SLA performance Picking accuracy Out-of-stock rate Inventory accuracy Waste & shrink Prepare daily store performance reports and raise issues proactively.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 3–5 years darkstore operations. Experience supervising or managing teams in a high-volume environment. Strong knowledge of receiving, stocking, picking, packing, and dispatch processes. Experience handling inventory management and reducing shrink/waste. Comfortable managing 20–50 staff (including supervisors and pickers). Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with strict SLAs.