Operations Manager

Purchase Engineer will be responsible for sourcing equipment, goods and services and managing vendors. 

Roles & Responsibilities: 

• Source Raw materials, fabrication & consumable electrical items.

• Run MRP thrice a week for optimal results.

• Raise & issue PO to supplier, 

• Ensure on-time supplier delivery;

• Raise debit-note for rejected materials; 

• Update stores for returning rejected materials;

• Update pending work order status/report to Suppliers;

• Reviewing, evaluating, consolidating, upgrading and approving purchase requests;

• Track price changes & prepare comparative statements;

• Craft negotiation strategies and close commercial deals with best terms;

• Ensure clear requirements documentation;

• Partner with reliable vendors and suppliers;

• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries;

• Examine & resolve shortages and quality issues; procurement delays;

• Coordinate regularly with Sales, Production, Engineering, Quality, Stores, HR & Admin, Process & Accounts Departments;

• Maintain records/reports as per ISO requirements;

• Work non-traditional hours on weekends and holidays during exigencies;

• Any other task assigned by management; 

• Reporting to Dy Manager-Purchase

Key Result Areas/KRAs (annual evaluation across entire Company) for Purchase Engineer:

• Identifying & recommending Suppliers; 

• Coordinating with Suppliers by raising Enquiries, Purchase Orders And Receipt Of Materials;

• Follow–up on all Orders placed;

• Analysing the purchase requirements.

• Developing and maintaining systems to procure material.

• Cost Reduction - alternate Vendor Development;

• Handle any related matters to Purchase;

• Responsible for timely passing of the bills;

• Responsible in gathering & sorting related documents for Purchase;

• Responsible for timely delivery of the material.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the entire order cycle of timely booking of Orders / Invoicing / Dispatching / and providing timely dispatch details to customers and team

• Coordinate with various internal teams such as Accounting, Warehouse, Transportation and Sales Team, etc. to execute the dispatch.

• Checking and Verification of Purchase Orders, Credit Limit, Prices, Items, Eway Bills, LR Copy and other things related to dispatch.

• Rechecking of Sales Invoice Made.

• Regular follow-up with warehouse and transporters to ensure that material is received to the client before/on time.

• Ensuring minimum freight charged to customers and our company from the transporters.

• Timely responding to all the dispatch-related calls, emails and queries.

• Maintaining accurate and complete data entry for the dispatch/logistics on the system.

• Protect the organization's reputation by keeping pricing, promotion, purchase order, and credit-limit information confidential.

• Ensuring customer satisfaction at all levels.

• Handling and assisting other dispatch team members.

• Ensuring stocks are available as per Stock Minimum Order Level.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Prior work experience as a Logistics and Dispatch Manager.

• The candidate should have strong verbal skills and be able to send emails and communicate on a regular basis.

• Record of successful distribution and logistics management.

• Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff of Logistics, Warehouse and Transporters.

Position: Logistics Specialist

Experience: 8 - 12 years in logistics and warehouse

Work location: Chennai

• You will be responsible for the inventory management, warehousing and logistics activities associated with the distribution.
• Coordinate end to end Warehouse Operations Inbound, Outbound ,Transportation and 3PL operations
  Drive efficient processes to enhance warehouse operations
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system
• Experience with SAP order to cash process.(MM&SD Module) Excellent spreadsheet modeling skills required.

Company Description

Miko is an advanced artificial intelligence innovation lab with a mission to bring AI and robotics to every consumer home. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, our workforce spans several countries, including the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. To check out various product offerings, visit Miko's website.

Responsibilities:

Non-Direct Routing (NDR) Optimization:

- Develop and implement strategies to optimize NDR processes, minimizing transportation costs while maintaining service levels.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (sales, procurement, customer service) to identify NDR opportunities and -streamline order fulfillment.

- Manage carrier and logistics service provider relationships, negotiating rates, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with routing guidelines.

Reverse Logistics (RVP) Management:

- Oversee the RVP process, encompassing returns, exchanges, and product recalls, to minimize costs and maximize recovery value.

- Partner with customer service, repair, and warehouse teams to streamline RVP processes and improve customer satisfaction.

- Manage relationships with reverse logistics partners, vendors, and service providers to ensure timely and efficient processing of returns and exchanges.

Pickup Coordination:

- Coordinate pickups from various locations (suppliers, warehouses, distribution centers) to optimize transportation efficiency and minimize costs.

- Schedule and monitor pickup activities, track shipment status, and resolve any issues or delays to ensure on-time pickup and delivery.

- Communicate pickup schedules and requirements to carriers and internal stakeholders for alignment with logistics plans.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:

- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure logistics performance in areas like on-time - pickup/delivery, NDR utilization, and RVP processing time.

- Analyze logistics data and performance metrics to identify trends, root causes of issues, and opportunities for improvement.

- Lead cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements, best practices, and technology solutions to enhance logistics efficiency and customer service.

Qualifications:

- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).

- 1-3 years of experience in logistics operations, transportation management, or a similar role.

- Proven track record of identifying and implementing logistics process improvements.

- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.

- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across departments.

- Experience working with transportation management systems (TMS) a plus

• Inventory Specialist (Req 2) 

Must have skills: 

Should have experience as End user in SCM 

Expertise in Supply Chain Management (SCM) Oracle preferred  

Experience in Inventory Management 

• You will coordinate and route the flow of material between contract manufacturers and distribution centers in North America, Europe, and Asia.  
• You will expedite parts to remedy any shortage problems.  
• Perform purchase order receipts, create travelers, and maintain records of material flow.  
• Updating logs, databases, maintaining files, project reports, specifications, product information, and documentation.  
• Preparing processes and status reports, assigning and monitoring documents/databases, and reviewing documents/databases for accuracy and completeness.  

• Responsible for incoming and outgoing material flows primarily supporting global distribution activities.  
• Monitor the flow of material and parts between various suppliers and internal departments to meet tight schedules. 

We, at GlobalShiksha, are on a mission to Make Learning Fun for the K-12 segment by delivering high-quality, affordable supplementary educational products. The GlobalShiksha team of 150+ people works out of offices in Bengaluru. We're backed by the top investor of the world, Accel Partners. Founded in 2011 by an IIT Graduate, GlobalShiksha is among the top five Ed-tech companies of India and has the trust of 1 million parents.

Job Summary

• The candidate must be able to communicate effectively since the job involves coordinating with clients, couriers, and other operational departments.
• The candidate must ensure that quality assurance checks are completed and maintained.
• A Candidate is responsible for monitoring deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining accurate logs of all transportation and goods.
• Preparation of Non-Delivery Report.
• Should have sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel (advanced), Microsoft word, MIS, maintaining and updating trackers.
• The candidate should be fluent in Hindi, English, and regional languages.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Logistic Management
• Warehousing
• Courier Management
• Verification and Customer Support
• Team Management

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As the primary person working directly with the CEO on all things non-tech, we think it will be a great fit if -

1. You are interested to work in Web3 & Crypto.
2. You can work on general management operations for the company.
3. You do not wait for instructions and guidelines but believe in taking end-to-end ownership of things.
4. You have preferably worked with a hardware startup before.
5. You have good negotiation skills and can handle procurement and inventory through Alibaba and other international sourcing.
6. You can handle international logistics and procurement of electronic components.
7. You can handle inventory of the hardware product.
8. You strive towards operational peak efficiency.
9. You can handle the accounting and finances of the company.
10. If need be, you can help us with the QA of the product.
11. You can commit for at least 6 months.