Operations Associate at CARS45 Limited

Job Summary

• The Operations Associate is the back-bone of the retail & storage unit, a core arm of the Cars45 sister business, CarsBazr.
• He/she is responsible for all support services as needed to efficiently run a storage location.
• The Operations Associate manages back-end cost forecasts, handles efficient coordination of all logistics requirements, enforce budget utilization, regulate profit operations from storage locations and all other admin related tasks.
• He/she would objectively function as a catalyst to “deliver a world-class retail experience”, and would report directly to the Head, Retail and Storage as well as interface with various stakeholders within the business.

Essential Job Functions

• Handles all admin related requests for the storage team – margin approvals, supplies requests, extra requests etc.
• Prepares cost forecast, setup control mechanisms and budgets for each storage location.
• Handles all forecast for Retail & Storage cost lines.
• Manages the entire logistics framework; inter-yard movements, inter-state movements etc.
• Recommends optimal cost management strategies for deployment across business unit.
• Interfaces with vendors – Repair Shops, Service providers to delivery excellent results on tasks.
• Liaise with central Admin/Facility team on task execution with optimal efficiency.
• Ensure real-time and adequate support for all storage locations.
• Interact and mediate with involved departments affecting quality of service delivered at all storage locations.
• Handle process improvement strategies and make recommendations based on feedback.
• Evaluate cost impact on profitability for the unit.
• Objectively contribute towards building a world-class retail experience across our locations
• Provide daily/weekly report to Head of Retail and Storage on assigned tasks.
• Flag poor compliance to updates on the enterprise solution.
• All other assigned tasks as required by the unit head

Competency Profile
Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools
• Conversant with the Google Suite (Docs and Sheets)

Knowledge:

• Proven ability to lead a business unit
• Good knowledge and experience in Sales
• Decent knowledge on self-directed projects
• Strong numerical ability

Skills Required:

• Forward thinking and dynamic
• Persuasive and influencing.
• Task ownership and proactive.
• Ability to multitask and deliver with minimal supervision
• Resilient and productive under pressure
• Ability to present and communicate information clearly.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.
• Must be target driven, delivering results and meeting expectation.
• Has a strong sense of initiative and personal leadership.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and unpredictable work hours.
• Ability to negotiate and close negotiations with customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Educational Requirement

• Minimum B.Sc or HND result

Experience :

• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant work experience. (Supply Chain, Operations, Sales experience, Quality Control will be an edge).