Executive - Fresh Operations (Vegetable & Fruits)

Keells, as a leading retailer is striving to deliver its core purpose to ‘improve the quality of life for the nation’. We know that to deliver on our core purpose, we have to grow and develop Sri Lanka’s best retail team. If you want to come on this journey with us, to deliver retail excellence, then we can really support your ambitions and future growth.  

What you need to do

  • Monitor daily Vegetable & Fruits operations across outlets to ensure freshness, quality and presentation standards are maintained.
  • Identify quality issues and coordinate timely corrective actions with relevant teams.
  • Ensure proper handling and storage practices are followed to maintain product quality and minimize damage.
  • Track stock levels, stock transfers, and product movement across outlets to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
  • Maintain product availability at required levels to meet customer demand and address replenishment gaps promptly.
  • Monitor Vegetable & Fruits sales performance, identify trends and support initiatives to improve category sales.
  • Analyze operational and sales data to identify performance gaps, opportunities and areas for improvement.
  • Identify abnormal wastage trends, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to reduce losses.
  • Support the achievement of agreed company targets for wastage control and inventory optimization.
  • Ensure outlets comply with display standards, communication guidelines, and operational procedures.
  • Monitor adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and support audit and compliance requirements.
  • Work closely with cluster teams, outlet supervisors, and cross-functional departments to ensure smooth operations and timely execution of action plans.
  • Identify and support the implementation of productivity, efficiency and process improvement initiatives

What you need

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Agriculture, Food Science, or a related field.
  • A Diploma or professional qualification in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
  • 1 - 3 years of experience in retail operations, fresh category management, supply chain, or inventory management.
  • Experience in handling Vegetables & Fruits, stock monitoring, quality control, or wastage management will be an added advantage.
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Good understanding of retail operations, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply on HIVE before the 22/06/2026.

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16 Jun 2026
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