Business Operations Manager

Denkwise Ventures GmbH; Bengaluru; Vor Ort; INR 1.500.000 - 2.600.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Denkwise Ventures GmbH is seeking an experienced Operations Lead to drive execution across suppliers, processes, and global business operations in India, with close collaboration to the Germany team.

You will own partner coordination, workflow improvements, and structured documentation to ensure timely delivery and scalable operations as Denkwise grows its international footprint. A strong background in operations and sourcing is essential.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years experience in operations, business management, supply chain, sourcing, or related fields.
• Experience managing suppliers, partners, or external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes.
• Structured approach to documentation and execution.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Denkwise in India.
• Build and maintain structured processes, documentation, and workflows.
• Coordinate priorities, timelines, and operational deliverables.
• Track ongoing activities and ensure timely execution.
• Identify issues and drive practical solutions.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and external partners.
• Coordinate quotations, sampling, production timelines, and follow-ups.
• Ensure clear communication and timely execution with partners.
• Maintain supplier records, pricing information, and documentation.
• Support sourcing and product-related activities.
• Coordinate purchasing activities and order execution.
• Manage shipment coordination, export documentation, and logistics partners.
• Track deliveries and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain visibility across orders and supply chain activities.
• Coordinate with accountants, compliance professionals, and external service providers.

Kenntnisse

Operations management

Supply chain

Sourcing

Stakeholders management

English communication

Jobbeschreibung

This role focuses on building operational structure and driving execution across suppliers, processes, and global business operations.

You will work closely with the founders and take ownership of coordinating partners, improving workflows, and ensuring efficient execution across Denkwise’s global teams.

Experience in software, IT services, or unrelated industries without relevant operational experience will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Business Operations
• Manage day-to-day operations of Denkwise in India
• Build and maintain structured processes, documentation, and workflows
• Coordinate priorities, timelines, and operational deliverables
• Track ongoing activities and ensure timely execution
• Identify issues and drive practical solutions
• Manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and external partners
• Coordinate quotations, sampling, production timelines, and follow-ups
• Ensure clear communication and timely execution with partners
• Maintain supplier records, pricing information, and documentation
• Support sourcing and product-related activities
• Procurement & Logistics
• Coordinate purchasing activities and order execution
• Manage shipment coordination, export documentation, and logistics partners
• Track deliveries and resolve operational issues
• Maintain visibility across orders and supply chain activities
• Finance & Administration
• Coordinate with accountants, compliance professionals, and external service providers
• Maintain organised financial and business records
• Support invoice processing, payments, and expense tracking
• Team Development
• Support hiring and onboarding of future team members
• Establish clear processes and ways of working
• Support day-to-day team coordination as the India team grows
• Global Coordination
• Work closely with the Germany team to align priorities and execution
• Coordinate activities between India-based teams, suppliers, and international stakeholders
• Maintain visibility on progress, delays, and dependencies

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in operations, business management, supply chain, sourcing, or related fields
• Experience managing suppliers, partners, or external stakeholders
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes
• Structured approach to documentation and execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (English)
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets, systems, and operational data
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing business environment
• Must be based in Bengaluru
• Willingness to travel across India for supplier and partner coordination when required
• Preferred
• Experience working with international companies
• Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, retail, sourcing, or exports
• Experience building processes within a growing company
• Experience managing external partners or teams
• Experience working with design-led or premium product businesses
• Applications without relevant industry experience will not be considered.

We operate with discipline, ownership, and direct responsibility.

Clarity and structure are built through the work, with follow-through expected at every stage. Consistency matters more than intensity.

Small team. High responsibility. Full involvement in building and scaling ventures.

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