Executive Assistant - Founder's Office

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

Benefits offered by this job

Off on 2nd and 4th Saturday (six-day工作

Job summary

A leading sweets and snacks brand in India is seeking a professional for their Founder's Office to drive strategic initiatives and solve operational challenges. The role requires 3–6 years of experience in operations or supply chain management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions. The ideal candidate will optimize supply chains, support the founder, and prepare critical business reports. This position is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact in a growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in operations or supply chain roles.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment like FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a bias for execution.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of high-priority projects in operations.
• Analyse and optimise the supply chain from procurement to delivery.
• Prepare business dashboards and reports for stakeholders.
• Prepare business dashboards, reports, investor updates, and board presentations.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that have a direct impact on growth, profitability, and customer experience.
• Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and customer insights to inform business decisions.
• Evaluate new business opportunities (e.g., geographic expansion, new product lines, retail strategy).
• Build financial models, business cases, and strategic frameworks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Supply chain management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA or equivalent degree

Tools

ERP software

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

Lal Sweets is one of India’s fastest-growing traditional sweets and snacks brands, rooted in authenticity and driven by innovation. With a strong retail and D2C presence, Lal Sweets combines time-honoured recipes with modern production and distribution techniques to deliver fresh, high-quality products to customers across India and beyond.

Role Overview

The Founder's Office Role at Lal Sweets is a high-impact, cross‑functional team working directly with the Managing Director to drive strategic initiatives and solve key operational challenges. We are looking for a driven, analytical, and hands‑on professional with a strong background in operations, supply chain management, and business strategy to act as a thought partner and execution engine for the founder.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Operations:
  • Drive end‑to‑end execution of high‑priority operational projects across manufacturing, logistics, and distribution.
  • Identify inefficiencies in production and supply chain workflows; design and implement scalable process improvements.
  • Partner with functional heads (production, logistics, procurement) to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Supply Chain Optimization:
  • Analyse and optimise the full supply chain from procurement to last‑mile delivery.
  • Improve demand forecasting, inventory management, and vendor relationships.
  • Work closely with ERP and MIS teams to ensure data‑driven decision making.
• Founder Support & Special Projects:
  • Act as a strategic right‑hand to the founder for decision‑making support.
  • Prepare business dashboards, reports, investor updates, and board presentations.
  • Lead cross‑functional initiatives that have a direct impact on growth, profitability, and customer experience.
  • Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, and customer insights to inform business decisions.
  • Evaluate new business opportunities (e.g., geographic expansion, new product lines, retail strategy).
  • Build financial models, business cases, and strategic frameworks.

Key Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in a fast‑paced environment (e.g., operations/supply chain roles in FMCG, manufacturing, or startups).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data tools; ERP knowledge is a plus.
• Experience working with factories, procurement, warehousing, and logistics.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a bias for execution.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.
• MBA or equivalent degree preferred, but not mandatory if experience is solid.

NOTE: We have 6 days working only 2nd & 4th Saturday is off.