Ronak Optik - Lead - Business Strategist & Operations

Description:

Department: Strategy & Operations

Location: Kolkata

Reporting To: Director

Job Summary:

- We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Business Strategist & Operations Lead to join the Managerial Core Group at Ronak Optik India Pvt. Ltd. This role is critical in shaping organisational direction, driving cross-functional performance, building operational excellence, and enabling strategic decision-making at the highest level.

- The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of strategic vision, business acumen, operational depth, and leadership maturity. This is a high-impact position designed for a professional who can think ahead, solve complex problems, and execute flawlessly.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning & Business Growth:

- Lead strategic planning cycles and support the development of long-term business plans.

- Identify market opportunities, industry trends, and competitive intelligence.

- Evaluate new business models, partnerships, and revenue diversification opportunities.

- Support the Director in strategic meetings, presentations, and board-level discussions.

2. Operational Excellence & Process Improvement:

- Analyse end-to-end business operations to identify efficiency gaps and improvement areas.

- Build SOPs, operational dashboards, and performance scorecards.

- Standardise processes across departments to improve productivity, accuracy, and speed.

- Reduce operational bottlenecks and drive measurable improvement in output.

3. Cross-Functional Leadership:

- Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and Production teams.

- Lead cross-department initiatives to ensure alignment with overall company strategy.

- Drive change management and ensure successful implementation of new systems/policies.

- Monitor departmental performance through KPIs and escalate critical issues.

4. Business Analysis & Decision Support:

- Conduct financial and operational analysis to support major organisational decisions.

- Prepare dashboards, MIS reports, forecasting models, and insights for leadership.

- Analyse ROI, cost structures, pricing strategies, and investment feasibility.

- Present insights in a clear, concise, executive-friendly manner.

5. Project Leadership:

- Lead strategic and operational projects from concept to execution.

- Set timelines, monitor deliverables, manage risks, and ensure on-time completion.

- Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners/vendors as required.

6. Leadership & Managerial Core Group Responsibilities:

- Serve as a key member of the Managerial Core Group contributing to strategic decisions.

- Participate in leadership discussions shaping business direction and culture.

- Represent the Director in select meetings and cross-department reviews.

- Mentor functional teams and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Education:

- MBA / PGDM preferred (Strategy, Operations, Business Management)

Experience:

- 6-12 years of experience in:

- Strategy / Business Excellence / Operations

- Consulting / Corporate Planning / MIS / Business Transformation

- High-growth business environments (Retail, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing preferred)

Technical Skills:

- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills

- Expertise in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), BI tools, project management tools

- Strong business modelling and data interpretation capabilities

Soft Skills:

- Strong communication & executive presence

- Leadership maturity and stakeholder management

- High ownership, agility, and decision-making capability

- Ability to work under pressure and manage complex workflows

- Confidentiality, discretion, and high integrity

What This Role Offers:

- A high-impact role influencing organisation-wide outcomes

- Opportunity to lead transformation projects and shape business direction

- Fast-track career growth within the leadership pipeline