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

For a fast-growing SME Logistics company.

Position: Business Head – Warehousing business

Role: Responsible for P&L Management, including Strategy Development & Execution for the Warehousing 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 Warehousing 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 Assisting Strategy function in evaluating various growth opportunities in the Warehousing 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.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL-SET –

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

Ø In-depth knowledge of Warehousing business & operations

Ø Pan-India market exposure a plus

Ø Legal, Operational and Administrative Impediments of warehousing

Ø Good knowledge on WDRA is to work for growth and orderly development of the warehousing sector in the country

Ø Health and Safety at Work

Ø Inspections and Risk Assessments-task Analysis

Ø Understanding of ergonomics

Ø Keeping workforce engaged and motivated

Ø Health and Safety Risks at the Warehouse

Ø Awareness of the Potential hazards for workers in warehousing

Ø Good housekeeping inside the warehouse

Ø Inclusion of emergency notification systems

Ø Thorough Insurance Coverage

Ø Role of performance management in the warehouse, Establish an executive dashboard using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Ø Identifying, prioritizing and implementing improvements

Ø Minimizing Internal and external Theft

Ø Training: Employee training and self evaluations, Service Levels Skill development of Warehousing Staff

Ø Recruitment:

o  Training: Despite the increasing use of machinery and equipment, warehouse workforce plays a crucial role in manufacturing and distribution chain nowadays. Qualities to be considered for recruiting workforce depend on nature of the task at the workforce.

o  Hiring: When it comes to recruiting warehouse workforce for different positions, need to find and hire the best employees for the business

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.

Ø Can identify proactive solutions that will eliminate or mitigate risks.