Vice President - Logistics for High Growth Automotives Startup, Mumbai

Designation: Vice President - Logistics [Demand, Supply, Warehousing specialties, previous exp with E-Commerce preferred]

Location: Mumbai 

Compensation: Open to discussions
Experience band:10-12 years

Company Profile: 
A rapidly growing, passionate team of innovators that is working to be the country's biggest & most successful online marketplace for verified used automobiles, with operations in Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune, which has entered the decades old pre-owned vehicles market by offering never heard before features that create a seamless experience for automotive buyers to be able to browse, select & transact with effortless ease as sales in the used auto market boom like never before, lending credibility, reliability & ease of access enabling the best deals ever. Their ultimate goal is to provide a First hand experience to second hand markets.

With a founding team that comes with exciting technical expertise & vision, hailing from IIT Mumbai & Stanford University, they are now passionately building the next big thing. 

Job Profile:
We are essentially looking for a Logistics, SCM, Warehousing expert who knows about the challenges of e-commerce logistics & expansion. This is a lead role that would work very closely with the founding teams.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure compliance and adherence of all supply chain processes and procedure of forecasting, replenishment, allocation, freight, Provisions in D&S function.
• Ensure duties are carried out at all times in compliance with SOX and business conduct guide by self and team.
• Owns SCM Targets as provided by management to achieve KPI for Inventory, freight. Support OTIF by right inventory at right place in right time to manage Customer Expectations (Internal / External).
• Challenge the forecasts at the regional level with an 18-month time horizon.
• Create a close working relationship with the Regional Sales Heads and establish ways of efficient and effective communication on business matters.
• Represent the D&S team as a member of the regional and range SOP’s.
• Manage or lead projects to improve overall operations performance within the area of expertise.
• Ensure adequate skill level within the team.
• Create a performance culture in line with Company values and vision.
• Maintain a close relationship with the other regional DSM´s an the GDSM´s to achieve targets.
• Act as a key contact for the Strategic Purchasing Team in the region.
• Liaison with regional  product managers, corporate purchasing, quality management, product development for optimization of Inventory and making sure the products are made available as per demand.
• Resolve and avoid supply gaps working with Global demand and supply team.
• Build up a highly talented team of professionals participating in the selection and recruitment process.
• Responsible for high level demand planning and supply planning in the region.
• Ensures a high degree of focus in new developments.
• Responsible for the performance of KPI’s related to D&S.
• Ensures excellent teamwork with in Planning, CSD, logistics, commercial team and corporate functions for smooth execution of respective responsibilities. Be the key contact to resolve the issues of demand and supply, when needed.
• Critically review performance metrics (FC, Inventory, DIO, SM, NM, R3, freight Cost, Potential Shortages, Back order and MRP compliance) to meet objectives set for the region.
• Ensure quarter end provisions submission to Global performance team within time line.
• Ensure full support for FPR products to GC by allocating suitable resource.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Appropriate certifications.

Experience: 

10-12 years in Logistics Planning and supply chain management. 3 years in lead position for demand and supply management, leading a team.

Know-how/skills:

• Excellent Planning and organizing skills.
• Good in Time management,
• Good in written and oral communication.
• Good in networking and market intelligence.
• Excellent command on MS office, especially MS Excel.
• Hands on experience on SAP, APO.
• Good leader ship skills.
• A high level of resilience and flexibility is required due to the introduction of new processes and change management that will be a critical feature of this role.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of SAP is required
• A detailed appreciation of the manufacturing processes and plant capability is required
• Job holder must be excellent at co-ordination and communication between different functions and groups

 KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical thinking – logically breaks problems down into their essential elements, carries out diagnosis and develops solutions.
• Decision making – Evaluates options and chooses most appropriate course of action, taking constraints into account
• Initiative – Is pro-active, seizes opportunities and drives delivery
• Creating value and achieving results – Refines, questions and sets goals to maximize value to the business.
• Corporate principles – Exhibits appropriate behavior in line with company Mission Statement
• Dealing with ambiguity – Effectively copes with change, can handle risk and uncertainty. Adapts easily and quickly to changing environment without losing effectiveness.
• Developing others – Identifies and provides opportunities to improve the capabilities of other people. Brings out the best in people.
• Customer focus – Brings a strong customer focus to the workplace.
• Resource utilization – Effectively manages all resources, delegates well.
• Building teams and relationships – Energizes and motivates teams and those around them.

 ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Regional Supply Chain Head, Other regional counterparts, Sales Directors, Regional Customer Service Manager, City Heads,  Operations Managers, Regional Warehousing and Transportation Managers, etc
• Demand & Supply Site Managers, Site supply chain managers, Regional Product Managers, etc.
• Strategic Purchasing Team, Toll Manufacturing sites, PFR vendors, Business Finance.

To Apply: Pls ensure you mention ALL these details requested below  & send your cv to us on the email below. 

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