Assistant Operations Manager

About Client: A world's largest provider of fleet of steel Intermediate Bulk Containers

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Job Title: Assistant Manager – Operations & Procurement

Location: Navi Mumbai

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.