Flipkart Customer Operations Lead – Manage Support & Fulfillment Teams

Job Summary

Flipkart is seeking a results-driven Customer Operations Lead to oversee and elevate our customer support and order fulfillment functions. This leadership role requires strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to customer satisfaction. You will be responsible for driving performance across support channels and fulfillment centers, ensuring the seamless delivery of an exceptional end-to-end customer experience. You will play a pivotal role in managing large teams, setting KPIs, and ensuring adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs).

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, manage, and mentor customer support and fulfillment teams to achieve performance metrics and customer satisfaction goals.

  • Analyze support operations and customer data to identify trends and recommend strategic improvements.

  • Ensure smooth coordination between order processing, dispatch, and delivery functions.

  • Drive efficiency across contact center operations through workforce planning, quality control, and training initiatives.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Tech, Supply Chain, and Product to improve processes and enhance the customer journey.

  • Monitor SLA compliance, handle escalations, and resolve critical issues in real time.

  • Implement customer feedback systems and develop initiatives to enhance service quality.

  • Prepare regular reports for senior management highlighting operational performance, risks, and opportunities.

  • Manage third-party vendor relationships and ensure outsourced operations meet Flipkart standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Operations, or related field.

  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage large teams and multi-site operations.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to drive performance and influence stakeholders.

  • Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.

  • Solid understanding of customer service platforms (e.g., Zendesk, Freshdesk, Salesforce).

  • Familiarity with order management systems, fulfillment processes, and last-mile delivery operations.

  • Strong analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel, dashboards, and reporting tools.

Experience

  • Minimum 5–8 years of experience in customer operations or service delivery roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.

  • Preferred experience in e-commerce, retail, logistics, or BPO industries.

  • Experience managing teams of 50+ including team leaders and floor supervisors.

Working Hours

  • Full-time role with flexible working hours.

  • Must be available to support rotational shifts, weekends, and high-volume days such as festive sale periods or Big Billion Days.

  • Remote work allowed with periodic travel to fulfillment hubs or offices if required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent knowledge of customer experience KPIs and operational standards.

  • Strong problem-solving and process improvement skills.

  • Ability to thrive in ambiguity and rapidly evolving business environments.

  • Exposure to Lean/Six Sigma principles is a plus.

  • Ability to build team culture, boost morale, and drive accountability.

  • High attention to detail and customer-centric mindset.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

  • Health insurance for employee and family (medical, dental, vision)

  • Flexible working hours and remote work support

  • Employee stock options and yearly performance appraisals

  • Paid time off, wellness days, and parental leave benefits

  • Career advancement opportunities and access to world-class learning platforms

  • Fun, inclusive, and fast-paced work culture at Indias leading e-commerce brand

Why Join Flipkart?

At Flipkart, innovation meets customer obsession. As Indias pioneering e-commerce giant, we empower employees to take ownership, solve real-world challenges, and lead with purpose. By joining our team, you will not only drive meaningful change in millions of lives but also be part of a supportive ecosystem where growth, inclusion, and continuous learning are part of our DNA. Join us in redefining online retail, one experience at a time.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online via the official Flipkart Careers portal or send their updated resume to us with the subject line: Application for Customer Operations Lead.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next round of assessment and interviews.

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