Walmart-owned Flipkart announced on Wednesday its plans to scale up hiring and expand distribution channels ahead of the upcoming Big Billion Days festival to capitalise on festive demand. The e-commerce giant launched 11 new fulfillment centers (FCs) across nine cities, increasing its total FCs in India to 83. The company is focusing on optimising inventory management, implementing warehouse automation, and streamlining supply chain operations to enhance efficiency.
Flipkart plans to create over 1 lakh new jobs across various supply chain verticals, including inventory managers, warehouse associates, logistics coordinators, kirana partners, and delivery drivers. To support this growth, comprehensive skilling and training programs will be introduced for the new hires.
“This includes enabling growth opportunities for our kirana partners, who play a role in ensuring festive deliveries even in remote regions PAN India. Our employee force forms the backbone of our Supply Chain, and this year, we are proud to increase this strength even further,” said Hemant Badri, Senior Vice President and Head of Supply Chain, Customer Experience, and ReCommerce, Flipkart Group.
Flipkart’s parent company, Walmart, previously expressed optimism about the Big Billion Days festival. The retail giant highlighted that Flipkart achieved double-digit topline growth during the April-June quarter, with significant improvement in its contribution margin. Flipkart’s strategic expansion reflects its commitment to meeting the festive season’s demands while reinforcing its position as a leading player in the Indian e-commerce landscape.
