Head of Supply Chain & Operations

Full Time

Experience Required 5

New Delhi

About the team

When 49.5% of Indians are Women and we have taken to upscale them, it’s important to build resilient systems to manage billions of their needs every day. We’ve done this – with zero downtime!

Sounds impossible? Well, that’s the kind of Engineering muscle that has helped Womennovator became the first Global Incubator for women and also its Gender responsive procurement campaign leading to its e-commerce initiative that it is today. We value speed over perfection, and see failures as opportunities to become better. We’ve taken steps to inculcate a strong ‘Founder’s Mindset’ across our engineering teams, making us grow and move fast.

We want Womennovator to be at every Women’s, leader and community enabler fingertips! And, YOU can make that happen.

We place special emphasis on the continuous growth of each team member - and we do this with regular 1-1s and open communication. You will be part of self-starters who thrive on teamwork and constructive feedback.

We know how to party as hard as we work! If we aren’t building unparalleled tech solutions, you can find us debating the plot points of our favourite books and games – or even gossiping over chai. So, if a day filled with building impactful solutions with a fun team sound appealing to you, join us.

About Womennovator (Global Incubator for Women)

Womennovator is the Globally fastest growing community platform for women. We started in 2015 with the idea of helping women to be independent with help of community, incubation and be ready to sell online. Today, we are among the top 7 Incubator for Women 😎. We’ve helped over 200 plus women entrepreneurs to start their businesses with zero investment, find out their experiences!.

We’re democratising opportunities for women to create and solve their biggest challenge of market accessibility at a click. — WE Mark solution gives them the opportunity to explore B2B, B2C ( create their own distribution network at 0% commission) and corporate deals - a first for kind across the globe. We aim to empower a billion women by 2027. How? Find out from our blogs!

We take pride in successfully ensuring the implementation of 3 percent mandatory procurement policy for women-owned businesses for ministerial and public sector undertakings Know More

Today our campaign has been joined by esteemed organisations such as KEI Cables and Wires, NTPC, FITT (IIT Delhi), Sterlite Copper (Vedanta Group), DS Group, Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd. and Banswara Syntex to name a few.

Our strongest asset is our people. We have gender-neutral and inclusive policies to promote our people-first culture. Please check out Womennovator.careers for our openings.

Our Mission

Democratise community enablement and support system for every woman 24*7. Be the supporting entrepreneur ambulance for every girl born at a click and in shortest time.

Our Purpose

Har (Every) Women be able to contribute to real GDP growth of country

Responsibilities

  • Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets.
  • Act as the ‘new business developer’ for an assigned set of categories or brands within, possessing a complete understanding (inclusive of the strategic context) of internal and external variables that impact your business. This includes owning forecasting, analyzing, understanding and reporting on the business, in particular prospecting, conversion and terms negotiations).
  • Have a thorough understanding of the industry, seasonality, and business trends/events, and continually monitor competitor/industry developments.
  • Maximize We Nest business and financial profitability through selection expansion opportunities.
  • Have a complete understanding of the Corporate, Women Owned Business and MSME needs, both existing and potential.
  • Build vendor/brand relationships - be the primary point of contact for vendor on-boarding and then ensure smooth transition to the category teams once on-boarded.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, while meeting tight deadlines
  • Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize supply chain processes and align with company objectives.
  • Oversee inventory levels, demand forecasting, and procurement to ensure optimal inventory management.
  • Coordinate transportation, warehousing, and distribution for efficient logistics operations.
  • Monitor performance metrics to track progress and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Oversee inventory levels, demand forecasting, and procurement to ensure optimal inventory management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field
  • Proven experience in vendor management, procurement, or supply chain management roles.
  • Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management and vendor relationship management.
  • Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to assess vendor performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement strategic solutions.
  • Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to vendor management and procurement.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
  • Experience using data to influence business decisions.
  • Experience driving internal cross-team collaboration.
  • Experience with business analysis and P&L management.
  • 5+ years of with Excel experience
  • 5+ years of account management, project or program management or buying experience.
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