Job Summary:
The Operations Executive / Senior Executive (Outlet, Vending Machine & Café) is responsible for supporting day-to-day operations across multiple retail outlets, vending machine networks and café locations. The role ensures SOP compliance, coordinates between outlets, HQ and third-party logistics, oversees omnichannel order fulfillment (physical and e-commerce), maintains inventory accuracy (AutoCount), and provides operational support, monitoring and training to maintain consistent performance across physical and digital touchpoints.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Support & Compliance:
- Ensure physical outlets, cafés, and vending machines adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), cleanliness, and safety standards.
- Conduct routine store visits and execute basic operational audits.
- Follow up on corrective actions for non-compliance and operational bottlenecks.
- Omnichannel & Multi-Outlet Coordination:
- Monitor daily operations across all assigned physical outlets, cafés, and automated vending machines.
- Act as the primary liaison between HQ, on-site store teams, and the digital fulfillment crew.
- Assist in resolving day-to-day operational and technical issues at the outlet level.
- E-Commerce & Last-Mile Delivery Management:
- Oversee incoming online sales pipelines and ensure orders from third-party delivery platforms (Grab) and the internal e-commerce platform (Kiah Store) are processed by the outlets without delay.
- Coordinate with on-demand logistics providers (e.g., Lalamove, Grab Delivery) for rider dispatch, item handovers, and timely deliveries.
- Maintain digital menu and catalog accuracy across Grab, Kiah Store, and physical store shelves.
- Inventory, Logistics & System Controls:
- Maintain stock accuracy in the AutoCount system and reconcile real-time stock deductions between physical sales, vending machines, and online channels.
- Monitor stock levels, execute stock transfers, and coordinate replenishment cycles between central warehouse, sister company outlets, and company branches.
- Track inbound deliveries, audit physical stock updates, and troubleshoot inventory discrepancies or high wastage.
- Team Support & Training:
- Assist in onboarding and basic training of frontline store staff, baristas, and digital order-packers.
- Support store supervisors/managers in daily shift deployments and operational troubleshooting.
- Monitor staff attendance, workplace discipline, and performance issues.
- Sales, KPI & Performance Monitoring:
- Assist in preparing, reviewing, and cross-checking daily cash closes and digital payment summaries.
- Monitor KPIs including sales velocity, stock movement, platform cancellations, and food/product wastage.
- Escalate persistent performance issues and structural bottlenecks to management.
- SOP Implementation, Store Setup & Promotions:
- Ensure store teams follow company policies on handling online dispatch riders and live inventory tracking.
- Support setup, layout creation, and grand opening activities for new outlets or vending locations.
- Support execution of physical merchandising plans alongside digital campaigns.
- Issue Handling & Customer Troubleshooting:
- Handle daily retail complaints, vending machine transaction failures, and delivery disputes.
- Escalate major system failures or severe complaints to management with proposed solutions.