Manager Retail Operations
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage day-to-day operations of the healthcare retail outlet.
- Ensure availability of the right products (medical, wellness, personal care) as per user requirements.
- Oversee receipt, inspection, binning, preservation, and issuance of materials.
- Maintain safety standards and a clean, organized store environment.
- Coordinate internal logistics for material handling and delivery.
- Scrutinize issue, return, and stock transfer transactions.
- Monitor timely collection and disposal of expired or scrap materials per SOPs.
- Drive adherence to departmental, HSEF, and legal compliance standards.
- Promote high-value OTC, wellness, skincare, and nutrition products.
- Meet monthly sales targets and contribute to store profitability.
- Support cross-selling (e.g., vitamins with prescriptions, skincare with dermatology medicines).
- Provide inputs on customer trends and new product demand
- Interface regularly with end-users (patients, staff, visitors) to understand and meet their retail needs.
- Ensure timely delivery and availability of products to enhance internal customer satisfaction.
- Maintain high levels of service quality and responsiveness.
- Ensure compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations (Drugs & Cosmetics Act, Pharmacy Act, NDPS, etc. in India).
- Maintain accurate prescription records and digital logs.
- Implement and monitor quality programs for continuous improvement.
- Conduct periodic QA/QC audits to ensure adherence to protocols.
- Ensure compliance with national and international accreditation standards.
- Address quality issues with vendors and manage rejection protocols.
- Participate in infection control and prevention initiatives.
- Use pharmacy software (ERP/POS) for billing, stock tracking, and e-prescriptions.
- Manage QR code-based patient engagement tools (dosage videos, expiry alerts, etc.).
- Support online order processing and home delivery services.
- Plan and implement cost reduction strategies without compromising quality.
- Introduce substitute products where feasible.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and audit requirements.
- Monitor and control revenue loss due to non-availability, obsolete, or surplus inventory.
- Set performance goals for team members and drive excellence.
- Ensure training and skill development as per schedule.
- Provide coverage during staff absences and maintain operational continuity.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and respect.
- Stay abreast of retail trends, especially in healthcare and wellness.
- Identify and recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Collaborate with clinical departments to enhance retail offerings.
- Mandatory: Graduate
- Preferred: Diploma/PG in Retail Management or Materials Management/MBA any discipline
- Desirable: Knowledge of handling hazardous materials
- Mandatory: Minimum 7 years in retail, with at least 35 years in premium/luxury retail brands (e.g., Tira, Nykaa, Sephora)
- Preferred: Experience in healthcare or wellness retail, especially in tertiary care hospitals
- Inventory management (categorization, analysis, forecasting)
- Warehouse and retail store operations
- Material disposal and expiry control
- SAP/HIS systems knowledge
- Visual merchandising and customer engagement
- Knowledge of product handling (toxicity, fragility, contamination, etc.)
- HSEF guidelines and compliance
- Patient-first mindset
- Managerial and interpersonal skills
- Accountability and integrity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and innovation
- Core HNH Values: Patient First, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity
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