Assistant Operations Manager

Pioneer Management Consultant Pvt Ltd; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Management Consultant Pvt Ltd in Navi Mumbai seeks an Assistant Manager – Operations & Procurement to drive procurement and depot operations, interfacing with operations and sales teams while managing onboarding, RFQ processes, and cost-saving initiatives.

The role requires a graduate with 7+ years of relevant experience, strong Excel/SAP skills, and the ability to deliver MIS reports and dashboards for decision-making.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of supply chain procurement and operations experience.
• Graduate with relevant exposure to procurement and operations.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office with strong reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and vendor management for depot operations, trucking, CHAs.
• Lead RFIs/RFQs with effective documentation and negotiation.
• Drive cost-efficiency and Total Cost of Ownership initiatives.
• Onboard vendors after due diligence.
• Lead internal and external audits related to procurement.
• Manage depot and trucking LSP vendors and monitor KPIs.
• Oversee LSP payment processes and timely disbursement.
• Improve rate update, adjustment, and approval processes to reduce waste.
• Provide timely support for system and operations issues raised by depots or partners.
• Implement and communicate the company’s global logistics strategies.
• Regularly interface with internal/external stakeholders on logistics matters.
• Generate MIS reports and dashboards for tracking and decisions.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Deadline-driven

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Graduation (any field)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

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

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.