Live Operations Specialist - Food
Job Description
Role Objectives:
As a Live Operations Specialist Monitored real-time delivery operations to ensure on-time performance and SLA adherence. Proactively managed delayed and at-risk orders by coordinating with DAs, vendors, and Live Ops teams, identifying root causes, and escalating high-risk cases. Delivered performance insights, supported process improvements, and ensured operational efficiency.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Monitor DA lateness and order on-time performance in real time using live ops and dispatch tools.
- Track scheduled vs actual arrival times at restaurants and customers; intervene to prevent SLA breaches.
- Follow up on late, at-risk, and breached orders with DAs, vendors, and Logistics coordinators.
- Monitor live order flows across zones using dispatch and Live Ops dashboards to proactively identify SLA risks.
- Identify root causes of delays (DA, vendor, system, routing) and ensure accurate delay tagging.
- Escalate high-risk orders (repeat delays, DA non-responsiveness, cash blocks) for immediate action.
- Coordinate with Live Ops & Field teams to resolve operational issues impacting delivery timelines.
- Track DA behavior affecting delays (late check-ins, route deviations, rejection patterns).
- Support cash collection monitoring by flagging delays, mismatches, or settlement risks.
- Assist in rolling out and monitoring new operational processes (routing changes, app updates, SLA rules).
- Maintain daily and weekly live operations performance reports with insights and recommendations.
Required Education, Knowledge, And Skills:
- 1–2 years experience in Live Operations / DA Support / Dispatch.
- Hands-on experience with real-time tracking & dispatch tools.
- Strong understanding of DA workflows, SLA enforcement, and delay management.
- Proven ability to handle high-pressure, real-time escalations.
- Strong analytical skills for delay pattern identification and root-cause analysis.
- Clear communication skills for DA coordination and escalation handling.
KPIs:
- On-Time Delivery Rate – percentage of orders delivered within ETA.
- Order Assignment Accuracy – percentage of orders assigned to the correct zone/DA.
- Average Delivery Time – time taken from restaurant readiness to customer delivery.
- Customer Feedback/Complaints related to delivery experience.
- % of At-Risk Orders Resolved Before SLA Breach.
