New Delhi: India’s quick-commerce sector witnessed a 21 per cent year-on-year increase in white-collar job postings, now accounting for 14 per cent of total hiring in the sector, according to a report released Wednesday by job portal foundit.

The report highlights a shift in the sector from rapid expansion to a focus on profitability, operational efficiency, and intelligence-led growth. Companies are prioritising roles in data analytics, product technology, and supply chain strategy to improve forecasting accuracy, optimise inventory movement, and enhance the overall customer experience.

While overall white-collar hiring across industries declined 2 per cent month-on-month in January 2026, it grew 9 per cent year-on-year, the report noted. Within quick-commerce, data and analytics roles are the fastest-growing segment, representing 26 per cent of white-collar postings and growing 28 per cent year-on-year. Product and operations technology roles accounted for 21 per cent of postings with 24 per cent growth, while supply chain and network planning roles saw an 18 per cent share with 22 per cent growth.

Key emerging roles include demand forecasting analysts, product managers, and network planning managers, with employers increasingly seeking skills in SQL, Power BI, Python, demand forecasting, and cost optimisation. Mid-career professionals with 4–10 years of experience drive 55 per cent of hiring.

Geographically, Bengaluru remains the leading hub, contributing one in four white-collar roles, while Hyderabad shows above-average growth in ops-tech and scalable planning positions. Tier-2 cities are increasingly hosting regional command centres and execution-critical, analytics-enabled roles, reflecting the sector’s expanding footprint.

The findings underline the growing importance of tech and data-driven talent in India’s quick-commerce ecosystem, positioning white-collar roles as the strategic core of the industry.

IANS