Assistant City Head - Chennai

blitznow· Operations - SDD
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📍 Chennai, TN, IndiaFULL TIME

About this role

ABOUT COMPANY

Blitz enables Quick Commerce and Same-Day Delivery for eCommerce brands to provide the best on-time delivery experiences to their customers. Blitz aims to simplify scalability & unlock the growth of new-age eCommerce brands by making Same-Day delivery more convenient, reliable & affordable. Same-Day Delivery helps brands with converting their browsers into buyers, serving as a competitive advantage and reducing working capital challenges. Blitz currently engages with enterprise brands with category focus into Fashion, Beauty & Personal Care and Healthcare; helping them with 30% - 40% increase in their website conversions & increasing retention by 2x by providing best in class experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design & build a 60–120 minute delivery network in the region, including last-mile delivery stations, dark stores/micro-fulfillment centers, and delivery teams.
  • Lead & coach Team Leaders and Operations Executives to deliver the highest level of customer satisfaction with On-Time Delivery as the north star metric.
  • Use strong business judgment to communicate team goals, drive execution, and manage a fast-paced, high-volume quick commerce operation.
  • Achieve operational excellence by setting up scalable processes and driving continuous improvements.
  • Implement roster planning schedules & monitoring systems to ensure real-time fulfillment of customer orders within 60–120 mins.
  • Identify and eliminate operational inefficiencies, ensuring rapid order turnaround and seamless customer experience.
  • Understand & fulfill client requirements related to quick commerce logistics operations.
  • Manage cash handling for COD orders and ensure timely reconciliation with the finance team; continuously improve payments-related processes.
  • Success will be measured by ability to scale quick commerce delivery while improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Actively drive adoption of best practices across all operational functions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduation degree (Math, Statistics, Engineering, Science, Business, Logistics) from an accredited university with 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in operations/logistics.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (remote & face-to-face).
  • Strong metric-driven mindset with ability to dive deep into data.
  • Knowledge of HR policies, employment law, and handling people processes.
  • Proven coaching and leadership skills with experience in building & mentoring high-performance teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong attention to detail with excellent written and oral communication.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Decisive, confident, and capable of influencing stakeholders.
  • Prior experience in quick commerce, last-mile logistics, or hyperlocal delivery operations is a plus.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Assistant City Head - Chennai position at blitznow located?
This Assistant City Head - Chennai role at blitznow is based in Chennai, TN, India. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Assistant City Head - Chennai role at blitznow full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Assistant City Head - Chennai role in the Operations - SDD department at blitznow.
Which team or department does the Assistant City Head - Chennai at blitznow belong to?
This Assistant City Head - Chennai position is part of the Operations - SDD department at blitznow. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Assistant City Head - Chennai position at blitznow?
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When was the Assistant City Head - Chennai job at blitznow posted?
This Assistant City Head - Chennai position at blitznow was posted on Aug 8, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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