Bulk MRO - Manager - Logistics

Are you interested in working with a red-hot internet marketplace that is also backed by Y- Combinator?

Bulk MRO Industrial Supply is a Y-Combinator and Bain Capital backed startup that wants to build a world-class technology-based B2B commerce ecosystem. Founded in 2015, Bulk MRO is currently distributing Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products to 100+ leading MNCs, PSUs and Corporates across the Automobile, Chemical, FMCG, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Mining, Oil & Gas, Pharma and Power sectors. Bulk MRO aims to build a full-stack technology platform to become the one-stop solution for all supply chain procurement needs of our clients.

Our team has super-energetic alumni of Wharton, Yale, IITs, ISB who have exceptional professional experience at Mckinsey, Citibank, Deutsche Bank, P&G, etc. We are building a phenomenal team to join us in our mission.

Role: Logistics Manager

Key Responsibilities:

- Work closely with the leadership team to devise and implement the logistics strategy

- Assume responsibility to deliver key logistics KPIs and SLAs - both domestic and international shipments

- Handle a team of 10+ executives to build a rock-solid logistics team

- Set-up and institutionalize SOPs, ensure strong compliance with SOPs and partner in continuous improvement to streamline the Ops relentlessly

- Negotiate with vendors to get the best rates for all logistics needs

- Liaise with the procurement and accounts team to get material delivered and documentation complete

- Provide supporting documentation for audits

Does this sound like you?

Must haves:

- 5+ years of overall experience in logistics, with demonstrated leadership of managing a logistics team of 10+ people

- Expertise in EXIM - especially imports - including policy, documentation, costing, processes

- Strong network of transporters, shipping lines, freight forwarders, 3PLs to liaise and get shipments delivered on time

- Strong negotiating skills to get best rates from vendors

- Proficient with SAP MM module

- Proficient with MS Office

- Go getter, high ownership and action-orientation

- Passionate about being a part of an industry-disrupting business

- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities

- Ability to deal with highly ambiguous challenges

Preferred:

Experience of working in a high growth environment

Location: Lower Parel, Mumbai