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Head Operations

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Logistics
  • Mumbai

Requirements

  • Job Requirements
  • Develop and execute operational strategies to meet business objectives
  • Lead and manage production
  • Ensure a safe working environment
  • Manage compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Manage end to end supply chain, including sales & operations planning, inventory planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, packing etc.
  • KPI- OTIF, TAT, Logistics/Packing/Warehousing Cost, Procurement cost, Damage, Inventory
  • Assess inventory to be maintained based on sales projection/historic demand pattern, supply pattern, service levels etc.
  • Control on inventory aging, liquidation of old inventory, dead inventory
  • Must be able to adapt at Excel Modelling
  • Work with various Hindalco plants for procurement of extrusion
  • Place production orders, define process flow/ SOP to ensure timely production, packing, storage and dispatch
  • Vendor search, shortlisting, identification, contracting, onboarding
  • Product identification and development of customized products
  • Vendor portfolio de-risking
  • Vendor development- quality improvement, process improvement, packaging improvement
  • Commercial negotiation- pricing, warranty, credit terms
  • White labeling
  • Margin improvement for Hardware P&L
  • Manage multiple warehouse for Hardware/Extrusion/Other material
  • Set-up of new warehouse
  • Manage inbound, outbound, kitting, inventory management
  • Manage Outsourced Warehouse Relationships
  • Vendor search, shortlisting, identification, contracting, onboarding
  • Develop and execute alternate logistics model as per the needs of the business- Milk-run, Cargo, Hub & Spoke etc.
  • Ensure timely dispatch and delivery
  • Control transit damage, transit time, logistics cost
  • Work with last mile warehouses for inbound/outbound
  • Support customers in last mile logistics

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute operational strategies to meet business objectives
  • Lead and manage production
  • Ensure a safe working environment
  • Manage compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Manage end to end supply chain, including sales & operations planning, inventory planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, packing etc.
  • KPI- OTIF, TAT, Logistics/Packing/Warehousing Cost, Procurement cost, Damage, Inventory
  • Assess inventory to be maintained based on sales projection/historic demand pattern, supply pattern, service levels etc.
  • Control on inventory aging, liquidation of old inventory, dead inventory
  • Must be able to adapt at Excel Modelling
  • Work with various Hindalco plants for procurement of extrusion
  • Place production orders, define process flow/ SOP to ensure timely production, packing, storage and dispatch
  • Vendor search, shortlisting, identification, contracting, onboarding
  • Product identification and development of customized products
  • Vendor portfolio de-risking
  • Vendor development- quality improvement, process improvement, packaging improvement
  • Commercial negotiation- pricing, warranty, credit terms
  • White labeling
  • Margin improvement for Hardware P&L
  • Manage multiple warehouse for Hardware/Extrusion/Other material
  • Set-up of new warehouse
  • Manage inbound, outbound, kitting, inventory management
  • Manage Outsourced Warehouse Relationships
  • Vendor search, shortlisting, identification, contracting, onboarding
  • Develop and execute alternate logistics model as per the needs of the business- Milk-run, Cargo, Hub & Spoke etc.
  • Ensure timely dispatch and delivery
  • Control transit damage, transit time, logistics cost
  • Work with last mile warehouses for inbound/oubound
  • Support customers in last mile logistics

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the Head of Operations role?

The primary purpose is to lead the Supply Chain, Logistics, and Procurement for the Eternia business.

What key areas of accountability are included in the Head of Operations position?

Key areas of accountability include Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Inventory Planning, Procurement for Extrusion and Hardware, Warehouse Operations, and Logistics.

What responsibilities are involved in the Manufacturing aspect of the role?

Responsibilities include developing and executing operational strategies, leading and managing production, ensuring a safe working environment, and managing compliance with regulatory requirements.

What does managing end-to-end supply chain entail?

It entails overseeing sales & operations planning, inventory planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, packing, and monitoring KPIs like OTIF, TAT, and costs.

How is inventory management assessed in this role?

Inventory is assessed based on sales projections, historical demand patterns, supply patterns, and service levels, while controlling inventory aging and liquidation of old stock.

What procurement responsibilities does this position have regarding extrusion?

The responsibilities involve working with Hindalco plants for procurement, placing production orders, and defining processes for timely production, packing, storage, and dispatch.

What key activities are involved in vendor management for Hardware and other materials?

Key activities include vendor search, shortlisting, contracting, onboarding, product identification, vendor development, and commercial negotiation.

What warehousing responsibilities does the Head of Operations have?

Responsibilities include managing multiple warehouses, setting up new warehouses, overseeing inbound and outbound operations, and managing outsourced warehouse relationships.

What is expected in the logistics management aspect of this role?

It includes vendor search and onboarding, developing alternative logistics models, ensuring timely dispatch, controlling logistics costs, and supporting last-mile logistics.

What skills are required for effective inventory planning?

Skills required include advanced Excel modeling and the ability to assess inventory needs based on different factors like sales projections and service levels.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We are Big In Your Life. A journey like no other. Offering innovative products and services, reaching out to millions globally, adding value and adding purpose. As a global industrial powerhouse, we impact millions of lives daily. A global conglomerate, Aditya Birla Group is in the League of Fortune 500, anchored by an extraordinary force of over 187,000 employees belonging to 100 nationalities across 41 countries. We are Big In Your Life through a myriad of offerings, from aluminium beverage cans to construction materials, fashion wear, tyres and plastics, voice and data services, and much more. Our seven decade-long growth journey is underpinned by our philosophy of responsible business practices and stakeholder value creation. Today, Aditya Birla Group businesses are global powerhouses across sectors such as metals, pulp and fibre, chemicals, textiles, carbon black, telecom and cement. Our overseas operations across North America and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia account for 50% of the Group's revenues. We are an employer of choice and were named the 'AON Best Employer in India' for 2018 - the third time in the last seven years.

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