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Head - Operations - FMCG (10-12 yrs)

Bangalore Job Code: 996057

We are pleased to introduce ourselves as a company initiated to bridge the gap between companies, organisations and resources. We are Heron Strategic Consulting Pvt. Ltd - a professional consulting organisation which provides solutions to transform Human Resources more employable and solve the major problems faced by companies in managing their finances. We identify the problems faced by emerging startups / SMEs in finance and HR domain, and we are trying to solve it by tech enabled platform.

Company overview:

- Our client, an Indian business-to-business startup, founded by experience professionals is into Logistics & Distribution providing tech enabled solutions such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), IOT ( Internet - of -things) & ML for its customers.

- It's AI/ML-based distribution platform bridges the gap between brands and unorganized retail, solving for both distribution (network, first-mile, last-mile, fulfilment, cold chain, etc.) and information asymmetry (real-time demand and supply data, product discovery, inventory management, etc.)

- Currently it operates in 6+ cities and works with 6 K+ retailers across the country. The company has some of the biggest consumer brands as its clientele including Dabur, Reckitt & Benckiser, Amazon, Bigbasket, McDonald's etc.

- We are looking for a results-driven and confident Operations Head to manage and grow the organization's Distribution function at their Bangalore location.

- The ideal candidate should possess strong operational & analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, be highly organized, and have excellent leadership skills. The role would require initiative and leadership to streamline our distribution operation functions, manage warehouse, Inventory & deliveries and reporting, train staff, manage operation issues and drive SLA. The candidate with suitable experience on setting up warehouse & delivery process, scaling them with a team and should be eager to grow with the company.

Responsibilities :

- P&L Management of complete distribution warehouse & deliveries

- Identify & deploy the right warehouse as per the business requirement

- Manage relationships with Business teams, vendors & Brands

- Work closely with Business team to set and/or implement policies, procedures systems and to follow through with implementation.

- Ensure coordination with Tech team for building right WMS and delivery process in the system along with reports.

- Forecast Operational requirements; prepare annual budget, identify trends, schedule logistics expenditures, analyse variances, initiating corrective actions

- Analyse process workflow, employee and space requirements and equipment layout; implement changes

- Develop operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements; develop, implement, enforce and evaluate policies and procedures; develop processes for receiving product, equipment utilisation, inventory management and shipping

- Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations & labour laws

- Identify & discuss Client issues with business teams and devise ways of improving the client experience, including resolving problems and complaints for a wow Effect

- Work closely with the inventory manager and team to perform analysis of inventory and ensure & we are utilising our inventory effectively, maintaining solid inventory data and reduce/plug leakages.

Required Skills and Experience :

- Ability to build a strong bond with stakeholders internal and external is a Must.

- Proven Experience of 10-12 years in a similar role @ Leadership level preferably with E Com / FMCG companies

- Great Collaboration, Analytical skills with a Problem Solving mind

- Hands on experience in implementing IT systems in operations

- Excellent Communication & Negotiation Skills

Qualification Required : Post Graduate Degree in Operations, systems engineering or supply chain management.

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Maternity and Paternity Benefits

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