Porter.in - Deputy General Manager - City Operations (4-8 yrs)

Porter: Creating Impactful Journeys

At Porter, we're not just passionate about improving productivity; we're on a vision to Moving a billion dreams one delivery at a time. We empower businesses, both large and small, to optimize their operations and unleash unprecedented growth in their core functions. Join us in pioneering the future of last-mile logistics, one that's poised to disrupt the industry and redefine the way we think about transportation.

Why Porter?

Industry Leadership: As the fastest-growing leader in last-mile logistics, we have a pan India and International presence with operations spanning multiple cities. With a fleet size exceeding 750k driver partners and 15 million customers. Porter is at the forefront of this dynamic and rapidly expanding sector.

Cutting-Edge Technology: Our industry-best technology platform has garnered over $150 million in investments from renowned backers, including Sequoia Capital, Kae Capital, Mahindra Group, LGT Aspada, Tiger Global, and Vitruvian Partners. We leverage technology to drive efficiency, innovation, and unparalleled service.

Ambitious: We're not just solving problems; we're addressing a massive challenge and going after a market with a valuation surpassing $50 billion USD. Our ambition extends beyond last-mile delivery; we aim to disrupt all facets of logistics, including warehousing and LTL transportation.

Thriving Community: Join a community of passionate individuals who are committed to doing the best work of their lives. At Porter, we value the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and embracing challenges head-on.

Be a Part of Something Extraordinary:

If you're ready to make an impact, be at the forefront of innovation, and embrace the challenges and opportunities of a fast-paced work environment, Porter is the place for you. We're not just building a brand; we're creating a household name in transportation. Join us and be part of the revolution - where every day is an opportunity to redefine what's possible.

If you are ready to make a significant impact and shape the future of Porter, apply now and be part of our exciting journey!

Key Responsibilities:

- Responsible for P&L of all the cities in the region

- Plan for growth and market penetration in the region - pricing and promotion etc

- Responsible for Customer and Driver Acquisition

- Responsible for Strategizing and handling day-to-day operations in the region

- Implement new processes and refine existing processes in operations that fit within the organisational goals

- Responsible for integration of ground operations with technology, central lifecycle and core operations

- Gather product and market intelligence for the improvement of the product

- Devise Implementation strategy for new products/processes/features launched

- Planning, hiring, training and effective utilisation of resources in different functions

- To ensure long-term and profitable relationships with business partners and supply retention

- Contributing to long-term goals around business and people development, including succession planning & retention

Skills:

- P&L management

- Data-driven decision making

- Strong comfort with data and ability to stitch stories and recommendations through data insights.

- Ability to manage a team spanning cities

- Proven track record of employee performance management and development

- Strong attention to detail and user-centric approach

- Ability to influence and drive results in a cross-functional team

- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize work, handle changing priorities, and use of good judgment.

- Ability to develop, test, and execute marketing campaigns

- Prior experience working in strategy/business excellence/program management roles preferably in consumer/partner - facing industry will be an advantage

Location: Can be based out of Jaipur/ Lucknow/Chandigarh