Job Title: Head of Operations & Supply - The Indus Valley Location: Chennai, India About Us : The Indus Valley is direct-to-consumer (D2C) healthy kitchenware brand. We are a venture capital-funded consumer brand in Chennai. Our innovative and healthy products are making waves both online and oine. Our mission is to make Indian kitchens healthy and safe. As we continue to scale, we are looking for an ambitious and dynamic Head of Operations & Supply Chain to join our team and lead the charge in achieving our high-growth objectives. Key Objectives : Objective 1 : P&L Responsibility - Manage the onboarding, negotiation, and review of all logistics partners. Ensure the metrics are within TAT and within budget. - Manage 3PL partners for other city warehouses. This includes planning stock, dispatch, movement, billing and more. - Manage finished goods & Raw Materials purchase to ensure sufficient stocks within set TAT, Inventory turn and maintain target Gross Margin. - Manage the hiring and performance of the Operations & Procurement team. Objective 2: Streamline and Expedite Order Fulfillment - Accountable for order management in all channels. - Manage inventory with high accuracy and correct reporting. - Manage Vendor dispatches and good inwards. This includes GRN, QC and put away. - Manage hiring, training, and performance of the operations team to fulfil orders within TAT and maintain fill rate. Objective 3: Expand Warehousing Strategy - Develop and execute a strategy to fulll select % of orders from Non-Chennai Warehouses. - Implement software and process to enable this process. - Establish a robust network of regional warehouses, distribution centers, and partners to meet this objective. - Optimize inventory management and logistics operations to minimize lead times for out-of-Chennai orders. Objective 4: Drive Cost Efficiency in Logistics - Spearhead efforts to reduce logistics costs across the board. Special focus on top 2 channels of sale. - Strategically manage website outward logistics to achieve optimal cost- effectiveness. - Optimize our presence on e-commerce platforms like Amazon to ensure logistics costs is within target. Key Responsibilities: 1. Supply Chain Optimization: Oversee the end-to-end supply chain process delivering nished products to customers, ensuring maximum eciency and cost-effectiveness. 2. Inventory Management: Implement advanced inventory management practices to minimize holding costs while maintaining high product availability. 3. Vendor and Partner Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and third-party warehouses to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries. 4. Technology Integration: Leverage cutting-edge technology, including AI and data analytics, to optimize logistics and supply chain operations. 5. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the quality control team to ensure that order fulllment speed does not compromise product quality. 6. Cost Control: Monitor and manage logistics costs closely, implementing strategies to reduce expenses while maintaining service quality. 7. Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing operations and supply chain team, providing clear direction, coaching, and development opportunities. 8. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards, while proactively identifying and mitigating supply chain risks. Qualification: 1. Proven track record of at least 8 years in supply chain and operations management, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role. 2. Extensive experience in logistics, warehousing, and supply chain optimization. 3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions. 4. Exceptional leadership and team management skills. 5. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. 6. Experience working in a high-growth startup environment is a plus. Join us on this exciting journey to revolutionize the kitchenware industry and drive The Indus Valley to new heights of success. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for operational excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team! Role: Head - Logistics / SCM Industry Type: Retail Department: Procurement & Supply Chain Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Role Category: SCM & Logistics

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The Indus Valley - Head - Operations & Supply 

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