India Operations Lead - CEO's Office

About Us:

This is a unique opportunity to be the key driver of our global operations, working closely with the founders and a worldwide team and playing a pivotal role in our growth. This includes

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the setup of India operations, including liaising with customs, managing shipments, sourcing warehouses, and clearing shipments.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and government departments.
• Be the go-to person for ensuring smooth operational processes on the ground.

• Identify and source raw materials and ingredients from the best local and international suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain strong vendor relationships across global markets.
• Analyze sales performance and production needs, coordinating with co-manufacturers worldwide.

• Evaluate and onboard logistics partners to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
• Coordinate with warehouses and maintain accurate inventory records.

• Collaborate with accounting and compliance teams to manage bookkeeping, taxes, GST, payables, receivables, and payroll for India and USA operations.

• Represent the company at industry events, networking opportunities, and customer meetings.
• Support the Business Development team in engaging with potential and existing customers.
• Be flexible to travel across India and occasionally internationally as needed.

Who You Are:

• You have 2-4 years of experience in supply chain, operations, or similar roles or are a motivated fresh graduate, ready to hustle.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with suppliers, logistics partners, and government officials.
• Comfortable managing international supplier relationships and navigating cross-cultural interactions.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable navigating the fast-paced world of startups.
• Willing to work flexible hours to coordinate with global teams, especially with teams based in the USA.
• Based in Mumbai and ready to travel locally and internationally when required.

Benefits

• 👥 Be our first hire in India, with the unique opportunity to build and shape the India team.
• 🚀 Be part of a growing, high-impact startup shaping the future of food.
• 🌍 Work on global operations and connect with diverse professionals and cultures.
• 🤝 Collaborate directly with the founders and shape strategic decisions.
• 📈 Own your impact by setting up and shaping our India operations.
• 📅 Eventually, report to the future Country Head for India and be a key contributor to establishing the structure of our operations.

• 💰 Salary: INR 10 - 12 lakh annually.
• 🔹 Equity: Be a shareholder in our growth journey.
• 🌟 Attend exclusive industry events and networking opportunities.
• ✈️ Opportunities for domestic and occasional international travel.
• 🤝 Work closely with the founding team, gaining direct exposure to strategic decision-making.

Ready to hustle and make an impact? Apply now and be a key player in our growth story!