Retail Planning

at Arvind Lifestyle Brands Limited

Posted by Vamsi Krishna Neelam

- Supervising - Hiring - Monitoring existing processes - Analyzing the effectiveness of existing processes, and creating strategies to improve productivity and efficiency.

We are a young startup looking to make a mark in the education sector. We are experimenting with a completely new thing which has not been tried in Indian market till now. Someone who comes on board should be go-getter and energetic.

Seeking a high-energy operations professional for a core team position at an early stage startup About AbleCold Logistics: (www.ablecold.com) We are building India’s widest network of a reliable integrated cold supply chain. We guarantee our customers a hassle-free single point of contact for managing different kinds of cold supply chain needs, while ensuring a robust temperature control throughout the chain. The current $5Bn cold chain market is fraught with issues – fragmented service providers, service disruptions, improper temperature control, product damages and lack of flexible options such as part loads. In addition, with increasing consumer awareness and competition, manufacturers need cold chain as a key differentiator for their products. We work with select existing cold storage and reefer owners. With the AbleCold Operating System and use of smart technology, we streamline operations to improve service standards while maintaining costs. Our innovative business model - asset-light, tech-enabled, integrated SC management - enables us to have higher service reliability, customized solutions and faster access to markets than existing players. We are currently building the AbleCold core team for pilot operations in Bangalore. About the Founder: Abhay Kothari, Founder of AbleCold Logistics, is a chemical engineer from IIT Kanpur and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He has worked in operations, strategy and business development with Fortune 500 companies and startups in India and USA. Over the past 12 years, he has acquired a unique set of experience ranging from hands-on operations and quality management at HUL, to strategy development for C-suite executives at Fortune 100 companies (USA), to building and scaling a business at Treebo Hotels. www.linkedin.com/in/kothariabhay Job Description: The city logistics head will be part of the core team and will work directly with the founder. He / She will be responsible for setting up and managing the Bangalore logistics operations for AbleCold. Key responsibilities: 1. Develop AbleCold’s intra-city logistics network - develop a network of last-mile partners, evaluate multiple reefer technologies and identify best fit for different operations / customer requirements, develop and implement service contracts, on-board and train partners / drivers 2. Implement AbleCold Operating System for intra-city distribution - define SOPs, KPIs and develop performance management systems, identify and deploy technology solutions to improve productivity, service levels and optimize costs 3. Manage and continuously improve daily operations - ensure on-time in-full deliveries, ensure temperature control, monitor and ensure daily compliance to SOPs in last mile deliveries 4. Manage and improve last mile customer experience As part of the core team, the city logistics head would also get an exposure to and would be expected to contribute actively in shaping other aspects of the operations and the business. Required skills / competencies / experience: 1. High energy individuals excited about building a business from scratch 2. 4-8 years of experience managing and building intra-city B2B logistics operations, including forecasting and planning, data analytics and managing MIS reports. 3. Prior cold chain and startup experience preferred 4. Self-starter with a strong execution bias and customer focus. 5. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. 6. Strong negotiation skills. 7. Good communication skills. Education: Undergraduate in Engineering or Post graduate in supply chain or relevant field Salary: At-market compensations with equity Requirement: Immediate

Seeking a high-energy operations professional for a core team position at an early stage startup About AbleCold Logistics (www.ablecold.com): We are building India’s widest network of a reliable integrated cold supply chain. We guarantee our customers a hassle-free single point of contact for managing different kinds of cold supply chain needs, while ensuring a robust temperature control throughout the chain. The current $5Bn cold chain market is fraught with issues – fragmented service providers, service disruptions, improper temperature control, product damages and lack of flexible options such as part loads. In addition, with increasing consumer awareness and competition, manufacturers need cold chain as a key differentiator for their products. We work with select existing cold storage and reefer owners. With the AbleCold Operating System and use of smart technology, we streamline operations to improve service standards while maintaining costs. Our innovative business model - asset-light, tech-enabled, integrated SC management - enables us to have higher service reliability, customized solutions and faster access to markets than existing players. We are currently building the AbleCold core team for pilot operations in Bangalore. About the Founder: Abhay Kothari, Founder of AbleCold Logistics, is a chemical engineer from IIT Kanpur and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He has worked in operations, strategy and business development with Fortune 500 companies and startups in India and USA. Over the past 12 years, he has acquired a unique set of experience ranging from hands-on operations and quality management at HUL, to strategy development for C-suite executives at Fortune 100 companies (USA), to building and scaling a business at Treebo Hotels. www.linkedin.com/in/kothariabhay Job Description: The city warehouse head will be part of the core team and will work directly with the founder. He / She will be responsible for setting up and managing the Bangalore primary logistics and cold storage operations for AbleCold. Key responsibilities: 1. Implement AbleCold Operating System – work with service partners to improve existing standards through implementing SOPs, developing KPIs, deploying employee trainings and incentives, and implementing technology solutions 2. Daily operations management – manage and lead the team of service partner employees to ensure daily operational excellence in compliance to AbleCold operating standards 3. Create a culture of continuous improvement. Design and lead projects on improving productivity, service levels and operations cost 4. Lead performance and relationship management with service partners As part of the core team, the city warehouse head would also get an exposure to and would be expected to contribute actively in shaping other aspects of the operations and the business. Required skills / competencies / experience: 1. High energy individuals excited about building a business from scratch 2. 6-10 years of hands-on experience of managing warehouse operations at reputed companies preferably in cold chain, FMCG or e-commerce. The candidate should be comfortable using technology solutions (WMS, TMS, smart tech) and be aware of best-in-class operations practices 3. Excellent communication and people management skills 4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Education: Undergraduate in Engineering or Post graduate in supply chain or relevant field TPM, WCM, Lean, Six-sigma certification preferred Salary: At-market compensations with equity Requirement: Immediate

Work Experience & desired personal attributes 1) 1+ in hard-core operation, preferably in Start-ups 2) 1+ Experience in Team Management 3) Good analytical skills 4) Self-Motivated and Problem Solver 5) Strong Handling of Operations & Processes 6) Customer Centric 7) Punctual and Responsible 8) High on Ownership, Eager to Learn and Prove KEY RESULT AREAS (KRAS): 1) Managing Transport Operation for Clients :- Daily Operations, Daily Reporting, Compliance Tracking, Training, Refreshers, Resolve Clients / Vendors queries on as-is basis. 2) Automation Execution. 3) SLA's reporting to management and clients. 4) Managing B2B Relations: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with clients. 5) Ensuring proper documentation and timely follow up with internal teams and clients for issue resolution. 6) Any other work assigned as per cases basis in Territory. 7) Willingness to work at different locations - both at client site and in office

Startup looking for a operations manager. Need dynamic person only.

TruckSumo is a tech startup where Technology to Intra-city Transportation. We are a bike and mini-van aggregator providing solutions to SMEs, Ecommerce Companies and Individual customers to take care of their last mile logistics needs in a city. We are looking for an Operations manager who is a hustler and will deliver growth through acquisition and deployment of driver partners across different projects. He/She will be responsible for maintaining and deepening relationships with our customers and improve their experience by ensuring driver availability and compliance. This is a very entrepreneurial role where the individual will own P&L responsibility. https://www.trucksumo.com/jobs/25

Company Summary: Medsonway Solutions Pvt Ltd is an online medicine delivery service, specializing in recurring delivery of medicines to patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer etc. Medicines are delivered at home guaranteed within 24 hours. We are presently operational in Pune, but plan to grow rapidly in cities across India, to be the largest medicine delivery service in India by 2018. (bit.ly/medsonway) Job Summary: We are seeking a candidate for Supply Chain Operations with extensive experience in building and leading e-commerce supply chain operations ensuring a seamless customer experience from order placement to customer delivery. This position will be responsible for all operational areas of our e-commerce business including fulfillment (pick/pack), delivery replenishment, and store related e-commerce operations. As a senior member of the team, you will lead the day-to-day operations to continually improve order fulfillment performance and reduce costs while building the long-term strategy and capabilities for a sophisticated multi-channel fulfillment and delivery infrastructure with diverse product categories. Job Requirements B.Tech/MBA/Masters/Phd in Statistics/ Econometrics/ Mathematics/ Engineering / Operations Research or supply chain management Extensive hands-on experience of 3 years in Supply Chain/Operations analytics Must have very strong analytical mind, problem solving skills and good communications skills Passion to learn, improve and adapt Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively with teams and stakeholders Familiarity with MS Excel/MS Access/SQL/VBA/SAS will be plus Highly motivated, discipline and able to work in team environment Sound knowledge of: Logistics concepts (sourcing, forecasting, planning and optimization), Turnaround Time (TAT) is required Job Responsibilities: Define, architect and implement our current and future operational/supply-chain roadmap; Manage day-to-day operations to improve service levels, operational efficiencies, and costs Set up systems and processes for logistics, and then scale them up while improving the efficiency at different touch points planning to handle significant business growth and promotional fluctuations while meeting operational targets Develop and manage KPI s for fulfillment and delivery performance that satisfy consumer expectations, marketing requirements and financial targets while optimizing cost and speed Reduce delivery costs and time (from order placement to customer delivery) by improving carrier costs, optimizing and consolidating orders/routes, and implementing advanced technologies Suggest strategies to optimize expansion initiatives Monitor existing metrics, analyze data and partner with internal teams to identify process and system improvement gaps and potential opportunities Design and develop scalable and automated reporting solutions to enable our brand to manage the business and make effective decisions Analyzing process changes to see possible impacts on different metrics Skills, Abilities, and Competencies Oversee development of systems and processes of continuous improvement.

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Sr. Manager/Head- Operations About Intellicar Telematics Pvt Ltd Intellicar Telematics Private Limited is a vehicular telematics organization founded in 2015 with the vision of connecting businesses and customers to their vehicles in a meaningful way. We provide vehicle owners with the ability to connect and diagnose vehicles remotely in real-time. Our team consists of individuals with an in-depth knowledge and understanding in automotive engineering, driver analytics and information technology. By leveraging our expertise in the automotive domain, we have created solutions to reduce operational and maintenance costs of large fleets, and ensure safety at all times. Solutions: Enterprise Fleet Management, GPS Tracking Remote engine diagnostics, Driver behavior & training Technology Integration: GIS, GPS, GPRS, OBD, WEB, Accelerometer, RFID, On-board Storage. Intellicar’s team of accomplished automotive Engineers, hardware manufacturers, Software Developers and Data Scientists have developed the best solutions to track vehicles and drivers, and ensure optimum performance, utilization and safety at all times. We cater to the needs of our clients across various industries such as: Self drive cars, Taxi cab rentals, Taxi cab aggregators, Logistics, Driver training, Bike Rentals, Construction, ecommerce, armored trucks, Manufacturing, dealership and more. Job Description Will be responsible for ensuring effective operations of Intellicar’s enterprise solutions. Defining the operations strategy of the company Coordinates and Partners with the client. Anchors the key internal and external meetings, Plans resources, validates the process reengineering results and manages client interactions around technical and commercial aspects with the objective identifying opportunities and implementing solution Project Management, Process management, cost and resource management. Customer acquisition and key relationship management. Monitor governance adherence within the engagement and meet client & business requirements within the guidelines, policies and norms of Intellicar Telematics. Meet Fleet operators and managers and understand their operational challenges. Ensure that all the operations meet SLAs and TAT. Ensure Process Improvement for better Business Operations Conduct periodic reviews with ops managers and drives corrective action where required in order to ensure delivery predictability Mentor and Coach the team and ensure effective business operation. Be a core part of the overall leadership team. Work with the founders to define the sales targets for the company and take responsibility for success/failures of achieving the targets Experience and Skills Required Ability to work effectively & independently in a fast-paced environment Project Management and streamlining the process Customer acquisition and key relationship management Analytical Skills, Negotiation Skills, Leadership skills, Interpersonal and Presentation Skills. Strong analytical skills and a data driven decision making mentality. Highly organized and effective communicator. Well versed in Microsoft suites (Excel, PowerPoint) Hardworking, committed and equipped to handle pressure. Super organized and a logical thinker. Qualification MBA or Master’s in Operations or related field with minimum defined grade. 7+ years work experience in Business operations Experience in Managing operations in IT/Telecom/Automotive industry. Prior work experience with organizations in the space of IOT or Telematics will be an added advantage.