Transjovan Capital Advisors LLP Looking For Business Head – Surface Transportation at Bengaluru, Karnataka, Full Time

For a fast-growing SME Logistics company within our portfolio.

Position: Business Head – Surface Transportation business

Role: Responsible for P&L Management, including Strategy Development & Execution for the Surface Transportation Business.

Education: Bachelors – Mandatory, MBA / PGDM / Masters will be an added advantage

Location: Bangalore

Experience (In Years): 15-20 years

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                 

The incumbent will be primarily responsible for handling all matters of the Surface Transportation business and its P&L. His functional responsibility will include Strategy & Business Development, Go-to-Market analysis, Operations, quality and maintenance, supply chain, product pricing and customer service, etc.

The incumbent should be well experienced in the above field.

FOLLOWING WILL BE KEY DELIVERABLES –

Ø Finalization of Short-Term & Long-Term Strategies and Business Plans in association with Strategy & Finance functions.

Ø Ensuring Growth in terms of production and turnover. Accountable for P&L of this business.

Ø Mapping the Demand-Supply.

Ø Guiding team to manage day to day execution, planning, network expansion and carrier management. Building relationships with carriers and various internal and external stakeholders.

Ø Assisting Strategy function in evaluating various growth opportunities in the Surface Transportation space.

Ø Continuously mapping Competition and Sales Pricing considering the competitive scenario.

Ø Maintaining business relationship with key stake holders including Clients, vendors, Govt Departments and Local administration.

Ø Profitability Management, technical Service, Capex, Opex, Projects implementation including contracts negotiation.

Ø Supply Chain management, Operation excellence, R&D and New Product Development.

Ø Ensure compliance with all internal and external safety, environmental, and statutory regulations.

Ø Implementation of latest technologies and innovative items in the projects.

Ø Creation and management of line haul schedule on a weekly/monthly basis managing contingencies.

Ø Conduct regular reviews of customer strategies to foster, retain, and expand relationships and accounts

Ø Champion the entire employee lifecycle, fostering development, engagement, and retention, while actively contributing to workforce management, talent acquisition, and compensation planning

Ø Leverage data-driven insights to drive business improvements, enhance results, and ensure efficient resource allocation

Ø Make direct contributions to team performance, business growth, and long-term success through your involvement with various accounts

Ø Ensure that internal and external perspectives guide business priorities, decisions, processes, and activities effectively

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL-SET –

Ø 15-20 yrs. experience in Logistics industry with leadership profile

Ø In-depth knowledge of Surface Transportation business & operations

Ø Pan-India market exposure a plus

Ø Developing team to drive changes at speed

Ø Managing health and safety risks in your workplace is a legal responsibility as a business owner. It’s your duty as a Business Head to provide your team with a safe and healthy work environment.

Ø Managing continuous improvement projects related to cost and efficiency

Ø Promote diversity, inclusivity, and the application of Leadership Principles to enhance the employee and customer experience while leading and championing change initiatives

Ø Lead, motivate, and inspire the team to achieve exceptional business results and key performance metrics aligned with the division’s and Company’s strategic objectives

Ø Effective and flexible communication skills, including proficiency presenting to both internal and external senior leadership level audiences

DESIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES –

Ø Extensive experience in spearheading the entire gamut of growth and profits in the defined areas and linkages with business plans.

Ø Multifaceted and pragmatic transformation leader with track record of establishing and driving change in operations for excellence and efficiency.

Ø Ability to seamlessly interact and independently deal with employees at all levels and other stakeholders – statutory authorities, government departments, suppliers, customers etc.  – an effective communicator with excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.

Ø Is tactful in dealing with critical matters and maintains confidentiality about sensitive business information.

Can identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks.