Assistant Manager - SCM & BD

Basic Function:

This role involves overseeing biomass aggregation, logistics, vendor management, and maintaining relationships to ensure alignment with company objectives in sustainability and profitability. He will also look after the SCM of Briquetting plants and Tech Projects.

Key Responsibilities Areas (KRAs):

Customer Acquisition and Business Development:
Support the development of strategies to acquire new clients and expand geographic reach, targeting a 15% annual growth in new client acquisitions.
Assist in nurturing long-tperm relationships with clients, achieving a customer retention rate of at least 90%.
Coordinate and implement strategies for increasing client satisfaction through efficient service delivery.
Biomass Sourcing and Aggregation:
Manage biomass sourcing efforts within the zone to meet an annual target of 25,000 MT.
Develop relationships with suppliers and farmers, negotiate favorable contracts and managing sourcing fluctuations due to seasonality.
Conduct biomass availability assessments and maintain up-to-date sourcing maps to ensure continuous supply.
Supply Chain and Logistics Coordination:
Oversee logistics and transportation to ensure on-time delivery, with a target of 95% adherence to schedules.
Coordinate with logistics providers to optimize transport routes and reduce biomass handling costs by 10%.
Ensure that storage practices minimize biomass degradation, achieving a reduction in spoilage and handling losses.

Vendor and Supplier Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors, focusing on improving satisfaction levels by 80%.
Oversee vendor negotiations to achieve cost reductions of 10% on procurement and logistics.

e) Process Improvement and Cost Management:

Identify areas for process improvement in biomass sourcing and logistics to reduce operational costs by12%.
Implement at least two process improvements annually in coordination with the Zonal Head, focusing on efficiency gains and cost reductions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Business Development and Client Engagement:
Increase the client base by 1S% annually.
Achieve a 90% customer retention rate and maintain a Net Promoter Score (NPS) above +SO.
Operational Efficiency and Cost Control:
Attain a 9S% on-time delivery rate for biomass and red4ce biomass storage and handling costs by 10%.
Maintain biomass sourcing costs within the budget, achieving a cost reduction of 12% annually.

Sustainability and Compliance:
Ensure 100% compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies.
Achieve a 1S% reduction in carbon emissions and a 20% reduction in energy consumption within operations.

Supplier and Vendor Satisfaction:
Maintain an 80% satisfaction rate among suppliers and vendors.
Improve vendor negotiation outcomes by reducing logistics and procurement costs by 10%.

Team Leadership and Development:
Conduct regular team assessments and achieve 90% completion of PMS targets, with a focus on skill development and cross-functional training.

Work Experience: 6 - 8 years

Competencies / Skills required:
Previous experience as a supply chain manager or in a similar field. Knowledge of Supply chain, logistics and operation processes. The candidate should be mobile and possess their own mode of transportation to ensure
seamless field operations.