AVP Operations

Cosmic Uplift; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosmic Uplift is seeking a senior leader to own end-to-end warehouse, fulfilment, logistics and control tower operations across multiple business lines in Bengaluru. The role focuses on driving SLA, productivity, cost and service-level performance while shaping the automation roadmap and WMS implementation.

You will lead new warehouse setups, evaluate 3PL vs owned models, manage key partnerships, and build a data-driven ROI case for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in supply chain, warehousing, logistics or operations.
• 3–4+ years in leadership.
• Hands-on warehouse operations experience.
• Mandatory e-commerce experience; exposure to Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra or similar marketplaces preferred.
• Proven track record in warehouse automation, process improvement and technology implementation.
• Experience setting up and scaling warehouses end-to-end is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, strategic and stakeholder-management skills.
• Full-time MBA from a Tier 1/2 institution preferred/required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end warehouse, fulfilment, logistics and control tower operations across multiple business lines.
• Drive SLA, productivity, cost, inventory and service-level performance.
• Build and execute the warehouse automation and technology roadmap, including WMS and process automation.
• Lead new warehouse setups from site selection to go-live.
• Evaluate and drive 3PL vs owned warehouse strategies as the business scales.
• Own key 3PL, vendor, equipment and infrastructure partner relationships.
• Build data-driven business cases and present ROI proposals to senior leadership and the Board.
• Build a strong operations team and develop second-line leadership.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

E-commerce experience

Education

MBA (Tier 1/2)

Tools

WMS

Job description

What You’ll Own

• Lead end-to-end warehouse, fulfilment, logistics and control tower operations across multiple business lines.

• Drive SLA, productivity, cost, inventory and service-level performance.

• Build and execute the warehouse automation and technology roadmap, including WMS and process automation.

• Lead new warehouse setup from site selection and layout to hiring, SOPs, WMS implementation and go-live.

• Evaluate and drive 3PL vs. owned warehouse strategies as the business scales.

• Own key 3PL, vendor, equipment and infrastructure partner relationships.

• Build data-driven business cases and present ROI/investment proposals to senior leadership and the Board.

• Build a strong operations team and develop second-line leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• 10–15 years of experience in Supply Chain, Warehousing, Logistics or Operations, with 3–4+ years in leadership.

• Strong hands-on warehouse operations experience.

• Mandatory e-commerce experience; exposure to Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra or similar marketplaces preferred.

• Proven track record in warehouse automation, process improvement and technology implementation.

• Experience setting up and scaling warehouses end-to-end is highly preferred.

• Strong analytical, strategic and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to operate at both shop-floor and Board level.

• Full-time MBA from a Tier 1/2 institution preferred/required.