Executive Assistant - Founder's Office

LAL; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading traditional sweets brand in India is seeking a professional for the Founder's Office to drive strategic operations and optimize the supply chain. The role requires 3-6 years of experience in operations, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. You will support the founder in decision-making and lead high-impact projects aimed at enhancing growth and profitability. Join us to make a significant impact on the management team and help innovate traditional food processes.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in operations/supply chain roles.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis.
• Experience with factories and logistics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of high-priority operational projects.
• Analyze and optimize supply chain from procurement to delivery.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and lead strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA or equivalent degree

Tools

Excel

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-honored 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 optimize 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.