Glovo

Operations Manager

Glovo

About the job

About Glovo

We’re a Barcelona-based startup and the fastest-growing delivery player in Europe, Africa, and Western Asia. With food at the core of the business, Glovo delivers any product within your city at any time of day.

At Glovo, you’ll have the job of your life while working together towards our shared vision to give everyone easy access to anything in their city. We welcome top performers that will bring new ideas, diverse perspectives, and provide you the opportunities and freedom to grow and make a real impact on millions of lives… all while having fun!

We believe that diversity adds incredible value to our teams, our products, and our culture. We know that the best ideas and solutions come by bringing together people from all over the world and by fostering a culture of inclusion where everyone feels heard and has the chance to make a real impact. It’s because of this that we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds.

In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example: she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

Your Work-life Opportunity

As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence. You will lead the team and help them building a top-notch supply structure, owning the operational KPIs of your cities, engaging with and retaining couriers (or glovers, as we like to call them), and coordinating projects across these geographic areas.

Your main responsibility is to make sure the long-term sustainability of the fleet, its satisfaction, as well as its daily performance.

Be a Part Of a Team Where You Will

  • Improve the regional operations by ensuring we overachieve on our ambitious targets
  • Lead the Supply Operations team in Kenya
  • Hire, train and mentor the Operations team members
  • Standardize processes across the different cities under your scope
  • Build tools to speed up Local teams’ autonomy
  • Commit to contributing to Glovo’s growth, getting the job done
  • Work with local providers and legal teams, to ensure the best in class operations in the region
  • Take the operations team to the next level!
  • Actively collaborate with your colleagues and learn from each other in a supportive environment that allows you to grow, develop and make a difference

You Have

  • 5+ years total professional experience, preferably in ops/strategy consulting or in an operations/logistic company, 2+ years in a managerial role
  • The skills to manage the big picture and the smallest details. You´re always on top of your deadlines and you demonstrate to be an organization freak!
  • Track record of success delivering and implementing new solutions/processes/standardization
  • Experience in KPIs tracking and creation and optimization expertise
  • Problem solver, data-driven decision-making with an analytical approach
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics are a plus
  • SQL knowledge and proficiency in Excel are a plus
  • Ability to manage small work teams and lead changes
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Fluency in English
  • An empathetic, inclusive and curious attitude

We are always looking for the best candidates, so if you think you would be a good fit even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements we would love to hear from you!

Experience Our Glovo Life Benefits

  • Enticing equity plan (if applicable)
  • Top-notch private health insurance
  • Monthly Glovo credit to spend on our restaurant products and zero delivery fee on all Glovo orders!
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Flexible time off (take the time you need) and hybrid working model (own your time)
  • Enhanced parental leave including nursery support!
  • Online therapy and wellbeing benefit
  • External learning budget

What You’ll Find When Working At Glovo

  • Gas: Driven to deliver quality results quickly
  • Good Vibes: Bring positivity and communicate openly
  • Stay Humble: Self-aware and open to learning
  • Care: Uplift people and the planet
  • Glownership: Act as proud owners
  • High Bar: Focus on Top Performance

If you believe you match these values, we look forward to meeting you!

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Glovo is transforming the way consumers access local goods, enabling anyone to get almost any product delivered in minutes. Our on-demand logistics connect customers with independent local couriers who acquire goods from any restaurant or store in a city, as well as deliver urgent packages for a variable fee.

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