Cogoport - Regional Supply Lead - IIM/ISB/MDI/FMS - South

Regional Supply Lead (South)

Cogoport Story:

Do you prefer to get speeding tickets or parking tickets?

Because at Cogoport we are speeding ahead to do something remarkable for the world. We are trying to solve the Trade Knowledge and Execution Gap, which is currently widening and preventing trade to the tune of $3.4 trillion annually. This Gap has enormous economic as well as human impact and disproportionately hits small and medium businesses globally.

The team at Cogoport is working on developing a new category, the Global Trade Platform, that helps companies discover and connect with appropriate trade partners, optimize shipping and logistics options and costs, and improve cash management and cash flow.

Cogoport is currently in hypergrowth mode. We are proud to have been named an Asia-Pacific High-Growth Company by the Financial Times and an Indian Growth Champion by the Economic Times. We are aiming to reach an annualized revenue of $1 billion (7700 Crores INR) by this summer and are hiring over 500 additional employees. We are currently hiring in Mumbai, Gurgaon, Chennai and Bangalore.

Cogoport Culture: We have two core values at Cogoport-Intrapreneurship and Customer-centricity. If you share these values and are a hard worker who is willing to take risks (and occasionally get a speeding ticket), you can make a huge impact and propel your career in an endless number of directions with Cogoport.

Cogoport Leadership:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/purnendushekhar/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitabhshankar/

Life at Cogoport: It's rare to be able to join a company that can give you the resources, support and technology you need to break new ground and see your ideas come to life. You'll be surrounded by some of the smartest engineers and commercial specialists in India and the Asia Pacific Region.

With huge growth and the right entrepreneurial mindset, comes huge opportunities! So, wherever you join us, you'll be able to dream, deliver better and brighter solutions, and speed ahead with the possibility to propel your career forward in endless directions as our company continues to grow and expand.

For more insights about the company: https://cogoport.com/about

Why Cogoport?

International Trade can be complicated at times and every day brings new challenges and opportunities to learn. When we simplify international trade, it empowers and affects every human being on the face of this earth. Seven billion people - one common problem.

As a part of Cogoport, you will get an opportunity to be a part of an industry-wide revolution in the world of shipping and logistics by collaborating with other brilliant minds to resolve real world on-ground challenges. You will have a direct impact on the revenue and profitability growth for the organization.

About The Role:

We're looking for someone to build up the Supplier Relations function for Cogoport at various locations across India. We are looking for a self-starter, change agent, and exceptional problem solver with a demonstrated track record of leading large, cross-functional projects. With this role, you will help improve the processes and set up best practices; ultimately setting the bar for how we operate as a company.

Responsibilities :

The person in this role would be responsible for:

- Building and implementing supply strategy for the region

- Forging strong relationships with shipping lines across multiple levels in their organizations

- Negotiating & procuring competitive rates

- Building infrastructure to support seamless fulfilment of the bookings

- Driving new initiatives to build competitiveness on the selected trade lanes

Qualifications:

1. Educational Background: MBA from Tier 1 Institute

2. Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience and proven track record in Supply chain management or B2B Non-IT Procurement or Vendor Management or Consultative Sales.

3. Effective communication skills (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to actively listen

4. B2B Relationship Cultivation and management

5. Good understanding of marketplaces

Location: Gurugram (Every month, one week needs to be spent in south Indian port cities)

Our Core Values:

- Intrapreneurship: At Cogoport, you own and drive projects forward. You have the world at your feet, and complete flexibility and freedom to take up new initiatives that would benefit the customer.

- Customer Centricity: Our customers are at the heart of all that we do. Without happy customers, our company is doomed. Understanding their perspective collectively is key to our success.

Cogoport is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and respected at work.