Last Mile Operations Associate - Hyd

About Material Depot

Material Depot is building the Ultimate Home Decor Destination - redefining how India shops for interiors - tiles, laminates, wall decor, and more. Our online catalogue enables us to understand design trends in real time and work directly with manufacturers to launch new collections at speed something the traditional supply chain can't match. By cutting out middlemen, we deliver significantly better prices and consistent, standardized service across every order.

Trusted by 10,000+ homes, Material Depot is transforming a ₹100,000 crore industry-making premium interiors faster, smarter, and more accessible than ever before.

Some stats about us:

● We're one of the largest retailers of home interior goods in Bangalore working with over 1000+ top designers and architects.

● Even as a 3-year-old company, we have been profitable with a scale of ~$5M annualized revenue

● We are backed by Accel, Stellaris, and other global investors. We have raised about $10M as part of the Series A round.

Role: Last Mile Operations Associate

Department: Last Mile Operations

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 0 - 3 years in Logistics, Last-Mile Delivery, Fleet Management Or Similar Roles

Role Summary:

We Are Looking For A Last Mile Operations Associate To Manage Day To Day Delivery Operations And Ensure Smooth Execution From Vehicle Loading To Final Delivery.

The Role Involves Vehicle And Trip Coordination, Driver / 3PL Management, Delivery Monitoring, Order Bookings, Issue Resolution, Escalations, And End Of Day Closure.

The Person Will Be Responsible For Ensuring Every Assigned PO Is Delivered, In Transit, Booked, Or Appropriately Escalated By The End Of The Day.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Vehicle Loading & Trip Management

Report To The Warehouse By 7:30 AM And Coordinate Vehicle Loading.

Monitor Vehicle Reporting And Highlight Delays / Non Reporting.

Ensure The Correct Material Is Loaded Against Assigned Routes.

Verify Vehicle, Driver, And Helper Availability Before Dispatch.

2. Vehicle & Delivery Monitoring

Monitor Assigned Vehicles And Delivery Progress Throughout The Day.

Track Delivery Timelines, Route Progress, KM Limits, And Shift Hours.

Proactively Identify Delays And Take Corrective Action.

Ensure Deliveries Are Completed Within Defined SLA's.

3. Vendor & Driver Coordination

Coordinate With 3PL Partners, Drivers, Helpers, And Vendor POC's.

Resolve Operational Issues Such As Breakdowns, Route Deviations, Refusals, And Delays.

Ensure Vendors Follow Agreed Vehicle, Unloading, And Shift Requirements.

Track Recurring Operational Issues And Highlight Them During Reviews.

4. Order Management

Identify Unassigned Orders And Arrange Vehicles Through Available Delivery Partners.

Coordinate Loading, Dispatch, And Delivery Tracking For Leftover Orders.

Monitor Orders And Ensure Timely Booking, Dispatch, And Delivery.

Ensure No Order Remains Unaddressed Without Proper Escalation.

5. Issue Resolution & Escalations

Take Ownership Of Delivery Issues Until Closure.

Document The Issue, Action Taken, Current Status, And Next Steps.

Escalate Cases Appropriately To Internal Teams Or Vendors.

Must Have

1-3 Years Of Experience In Logistics, Last Mile, Fleet Management

Strong Coordination, Follow Up, And Communication Skills.

Comfortable Working In A Fast Paced Ground Operations Environment.

Proficiency In Excel Google Sheets And Operational Dashboards.

Ability To Manage Multiple Vehicles, Orders, And Issues Simultaneously.

Strong Ownership, Attention To Detail, And Decision-Making Skills.

Good To Have

Experience Working With 3PL / Fleet Vendors.

Experience With OMS / TMS Or Logistics Platforms.

Last Mile, Warehouse, Or Dispatch Operations Experience.

Basic Understanding Of Operational MIS / KPI's.

Key Competencies

Ownership & Accountability | Execution | Problem Solving | Vendor Management | Communication | Attention to Detail | Time Management | Proactive Escalation | Ground Operations

Working Style & Shift

Shift Starts At 7:20 AM.

Primarily Warehouse / Ground Operations Based.

Requires Continuous Coordination With Drivers, Vendors, And Internal Teams.

Dedicated Vehicle Deliveries Are Targeted For Completion By 6:00 PM.

The Person Should Be Proactive, Execution Oriented, And Comfortable Handling Live Operational Issues.

Success in the Role

The Person Will Be Successful When They Consistently Ensure:

* Vehicles Report And Load On Time.

* Trips Are Correctly Assigned And Dispatched.

* Deliveries Are Actively Monitored And Completed Within SLA's.

* Orders Are Booked And Delivered On Time.

* Issues Are Proactively Resolved Or Escalated.

* Vendors And Drivers Follow Defined Processes.

* No Assigned Shipment Is Left Without Action At The End Of The Day.

* Operational Trackers And Closures Are Maintained Accurately.

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹360,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person