As the Indian festive season approaches, e-commerce leader Flipkart is gearing up by announcing over 2,20,000 temporary jobs to support its operations during the Big Billion Days sale in 2025.
Boosting Supply Chain & Delivery Capabilities
To meet the massive customer demand expected during the sale period, Flipkart is strengthening its supply chain by hiring staff across:
- Warehousing
- Logistics
- Last-mile delivery
- Customer experience teams
Roles include pickers, packers, sorters, team leads, and delivery executives. The company is also setting up 650 new festive-only delivery hubs in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to support seamless order fulfillment.
Focus on Technology & Infrastructure
Flipkart emphasized its investment in technology and infrastructure across 28 states, with AI-powered tools optimizing supply chain operations to enable faster deliveries and future-readiness.
Inclusive and Diverse Hiring
This year, Flipkart is focusing on inclusive hiring with a notable 10% increase in women employees for seasonal roles compared to last year. The company also plans to provide more opportunities to Persons with Disabilities (PwD), ensuring diversity in the workforce.
Industry Trend: Amazon Also Hiring Big
This announcement follows Amazon India’s recent move to create over 1.5 lakh seasonal jobs across its logistics network, making this festive season a major employment booster across the e-commerce sector.
Conclusion
Flipkart’s festive hiring drive not only ensures better customer service during the sale season but also plays a vital role in creating large-scale employment opportunities. As competition heats up, customers can expect faster delivery, better support, and smoother shopping experiences this festive season.
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