Job Description

About Client: A world's largest provider of fleet of steel Intermediate Bulk Containers

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Job Title: Assistant Manager – Operations & Procurement

Location: Navi Mumbai

Reporting to: Senior Manager- Operations

Criteria: Any graduate with 7+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Procurement and Operations.

Key Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Ability to create and manage dashboards and reports.
Experience in SAP.
Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Analytical and detail-oriented with a results-driven approach.
Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under time pressure.
Team player who can also work independently.

Organizational Relationships & Protocol:

INTERNAL LIAISONS: The position requires excellent communication and collaboration with the Operations and Sales teams.

EXTERNAL LIAISONS: Expected to maintain strong relationships with stakeholders such as CHAs, FTWZ teams, transporters, depot LSP teams, and other external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement specialist and Vendor Management of all services related to depot operations, trucking, customs house agents.
Execute RFI/RFQ processes effectively; ensure timely closure of RFQs with strong documentation and negotiation skills.
Lead cost-efficiency initiatives and cost-saving strategies with a focus on Total Cost of Ownership.
Ensure smooth onboarding of vendors post due diligence.
Lead audits (internal & external) related to procurement.
Manage vendors (especially depot and trucking LSPs), ensuring adherence to KPIs and performance improvement where needed.
Handle LSP payment processes and ensure timely disbursement.
Review and improve current processes for rate updates, adjustments, and approvals to eliminate waste.
Provide timely support to resolve system and operational issues raised by depots or trucking partners.
Implement the company's global logistics strategies and policies effectively.
Interface regularly with internal and external stakeholders on logistics and operational matters.
Generate MIS reports and dashboards as needed for tracking and decision-making.