Executive Assistant

Operations Executive

• Candidates will have to collect and coordinate with resources across the company.
• Will attend client meetings and project kickoffs.
• Record minutes of the meeting : client-related meetings and internal company related. 
• The candidate will also be responsible for building a connection with the prospects or customers through email, and phone.
• Should be very good in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Maintain company data across multiple teams.
• Audit the company project folders on a weekly basis.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Good to see if you have used CRMs like PipeDrive, HubSpot, Salesforce, and Zoho etc.
• Comfortable in using Proofreading tools like Grammarly, ProWritingAid, Hemingway App, etc.

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and competent Management Trainee to join our operations team on an immediate basis. 

As a Management Trainee, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day operational activities in the organization. You will also be responsible for supporting the Chief Operating Officer on daily activities by coordinating with different teams, Managers & leads by performing operational duties.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinating with the COO on operational activities.
• Participating in meetings & keep track of records by preparing agendas & minutes of meeting on daily basis.
• Understanding the company’s policies and protocols.  
• Performing Business operational duties.
• Working with different Team Managers & Leads in understanding the process flow.
• Implementing new policies along with the Team Manager to enhance the process.  
• Providing support to various departments of the organization.  
• Maintaining a positive working environment for the employees at a high level.  
• Complying with the company’s rules and regulations.
• Possess a sense of urgency to manage and prioritize multiple requirements
• Be self-managed, responsive, and dedicated to supporting clients and candidates.
• Nurture a positive working environment
• Report to management on different team statuses.

What we are looking for

• At least 0 to 2 years of related experience in Operations, with product-based or startup, will be a plus. MBA freshers are welcome to apply
• Degree: Any MBA with Supply Chain Management knowledge is a plus.
• Should be people-oriented and results-driven.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with active listening and presentation skills
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.  
• Proficiency in MS Office Tools.  
• Strong leadership and analytical skills & should be excellent for time management
• Must be a problem solver & can handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.  
• Should hold Strong work ethics.  
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
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• Creating cost effective, scalable, agile processes that can cater to increased production across multiple business units
• Collaborating closely with the Designers, the Business Analyst(s) and the Merchandiser(s) for the same
• Ensuring that both the raw material and finished goods meet the quality benchmarks of the company (quality benchmarks and documentation will also be your accountability)
• Bringing in more robust quality measures to the entire production process - from procurement to finishing
• Ensuring complete and timely handoffs amongst teams to ensure the manufacturing is as per plan
• Motivating and upskilling the teams and ensuring smooth communication and collaboration at all times
• Ensuring that the suppliers are able to fulfill the fabric and raw material requirements on time and that there are no delays on their front because of capacity issues
• Ensuring that the internal infrastructure/ production capacities and capabilities and external capacities (supplier networks and their infrastructure) are ready to handle the forecasted production requirements (which is planned 365 days in advance)
• Constantly partnering with suppliers, local authorities and internal teams such as Technology, Finance, HR, Legal etc
• Ensuring that the processes and their interface with technology stays updated with changing times
• Submitting pricing proposals and production cost estimates
• Ensuring cost optimization and ensuring strong fiscal controls are in place across the production process
• Partnering closely with the leadership team and Finance to ensure that the production planned and executed is as per the business targets
• Driving a strong execution culture within the team so as to ensure that delivery is as per the production planned / launch plan
• Working closely with the legal team to ensure that all requisite paperwork/documentation safeguarding the company with new/old - vendors/suppliers/ fabricators against delays, quality defects etc are in place beforehand and retrospectively

Desired Candidate Profile

• MBA/ Masters in Supply Chain/ Planning/Production/ Operations
• Prior experience as an Operations lead for a manufacturing concern preferably in an ecommerce set up
• Experience in handling transitions (location as well as team transitions ) and setting up teams from scratch
• 12+ years of relevant experience (preferable)    

What you need to have:

• Owning responsibility for defining and driving operational/business goals.
• Managing Day-to-day operations of the ecommerce platform.
• Building on the existing business by adding new categories and product portfolio listings on the marketplaces.
• Product Portfolio management – Assisting the team with product sales and category and performance inputs to optimize the product portfolio from time to time.
• Overseeing the day-to-day marketplace eCommerce operations, customer service, updates, post listings, promotions, merchandising, maintenance and performance.
• Staying up-to-date with the promotional calendars and plans of eCommerce platforms. Driving category interventions.
• Supporting the eCommerce Manager on campaigns and programs.
• Supporting integrations of eCommerce platform with main website as well as backend systems and applications.
• Guiding internal teams and vendor teams on development & implementation issues.
• Coordinating with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Operations on Day-to-day management of the eCommerce platform.
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What you need to have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience within an ecommerce operations role
• Experience handling ecommerce platforms, online sales and website content management
• Excellent communication and organizational skills in addition to project management experience
• Financial acumen- ability to reconcile accounts receivables with payments received from sales partners
• Ability to manage tasks simultaneously
• Experience working on Google and web analytics
• Experience evaluating and executing SEO strategies    

• Ensure that all activities are carried out in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Application management procedures, systems, and best practices.
• Materials are purchased, inventory is planned, and warehouse efficiency is monitored.
• Assist the organization's processes in remaining lawful.
• Develop strategic and operational goals.
• Examine financial information and apply it to boost profits.
• Budgets and predictions must be managed.
• Perform quality checks and keep track of production KPIs.
• Train and oversee employees 
• Look for methods to improve customer service quality.